Skip Charles?

In my opinion Charles shouldn't be left out. He's the next in line and that's that. He's been waiting long enough and I imagine the Queen has at least another 20 years left if her Mother is anything to go by. I didn't like the Charles and Diana fiasco but he married her to gain heirs as she was a virgin. Camilla was not so Di was chosen instead. She was "ripe" as they say. The poor woman stood no chance due to her age and her naivety. I loved the woman but Prince Charles is a different, more relaxed man since marrying the woman he truly loves, and that's Camilla. No way should he be left out and he won't either. There was talk of the newly-weds being Prince and Princess but that didn't materialise and nor should it. Bowing to public pressure isn't necessarily a good thing as many of them don't know a thing about Royalty anyway. Just hearing some in the crowd today made me cringe..mainly the older ones too and they should know better!

I believe Charles has already said that he doesn't want the crown and would pass it direct to William. Of course, this was a long time ago, before William was of age (in which case Charles would have accepted a Regent position until little Billy was old enough). I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Charlie's not interested.

For literally his whole life Prince Charles has been preparing to be King of England. It's not going to happen. Here's a question though... should this be changed. Scenario: William & Kate (ahem, Catherine) have a baby girl. We'll name her Margaret. They then have a second baby. A baby boy named Thomas. Margaret would NOT be in line for the throne because she is a girl/woman and Thomas would be next in line. With all the talk in England (and around the world) about ending sexism; this is one of the largest breechers of it right here! Scandinavian countries have adopted a male/female succession. Is England going to do it? We SHOULD find out later this year (before there is actually a baby). Thanks Zelo

I've heard that off and on since the 1990's. I think there is something to say for bypassing Charles, after all, 100 yrs ago, the crown prince was bypassed because he married a divorced woman. But that was so 19th century even then...

It was obviously said that Prince William is the 2nd in line, which means that the monarch would not skip Charles. Anyhow, their obligations does not necessarily mean that they have to be old or young, remember that they have rules and duties. They can't just do whatever they'd like. We can't questions these things because this is the main reason why their monarch has lasted this long.

I think we do need a younger monarch and Charles isn't young enough. But at the same time, let the newlyweds have a decent life for a while. I would want William to replace Charles as next in line, but give him a few years of freedom first!

Why condemn him to such a life at such a young age? Let William run free for 20 more years or so to do what he wants with his life. There's time to be King when he's older.

Well, if Lizzie lasts as long as her mum, she's still got another 20 years in her. At which time Charlie will be 80 or so...

I don't think charles deserves to be king after the way he trated his wife]diana'. I would sure hate to see camilla get the title of queen.I sure don't think she deserves that. The wedding was sooo pretty, i was glad i got to see it on tv.

Hi cher! I don't know anything about the British monarchy. I don't know if they are "allowed" to skip Charles and make William the King, but I know alot of the British would like to. I don't know if that is even a possibility, but I think we have enough problems here in the USA that we need to think about first!

It's time for william's generation to shine and shine what they can givc back to the world. I think it would be a grand idea to skip over Charles and hand the keys to the kingdom to his son. i think he would be equal to the task.

Prince Charles has the desire to be a king some day. He even stated that to the press. But I suppose Queen Elizabeth does not trust him. To be able to rule, one has to be somewhat hard hearted which Prince Charles does not have. He is actually very down to earth and soft hearted. Also now he has Camella with him, another reason which the Queen finds a bit disturbing. I don't think William is experienced enough to be a King yet. But he does have the potential and also very disciplined.

Monarchy of England should skip Prince Charless. There are so many reason : old generation, William is more populer and known as down to earth and close to the civil. The wedding of William and Kate bring new hope for the whole England. They are fresh, stylish, modern and seem to know what to do. I think they deserve to get the crown.

Monarchy of England should skip Prince Charless. There are so many reason : old generation, William is more populer and close to the civil and Charles has been lost some pride due to not good reputation. The wedding of William & Kate bring new hope and expectation of whole England. They are fresh, stylish, modern and seems know what to do. I think they deserve to be the next king faster!!

I do not think that would happen much as some would love it to do. The English Monarchy has to do with tradition and the only way that Charles could not become King is if he himself abdicated in favour of his son. The other way is if he was disqualified. I do not know about divorce, but it could depend on whether he or Diana had initiated the divorce. That might make a difference. The other thing is that if he did something illegal for a British Monarch or member of the royal family to do. Age does not enter it since I am around his same age and have not lost my mental facilities and am quite intelligent. I would resent someone saying that I am too old to rule if I were in the Royal family.

I don't care if he is a caveman, Charles will be the next King! He may just get to be king for a week the way things are going but he is the next in line. I'm so sorry many will never forgive him for following his duty by marrying Diana while being in love with Carmella . But that is Charles.And I'm sorry , Charles is old but not Staid in his ideas for Britain.He will do well but he is an older man so his reign will not be as ling as Liz's! But to think he will or should step aside is so insulting! Sorry I have always liked Chuck and Always will!

Personally, I do think it should probably directly pass on directly to William. I feel that Charles is getting older, and I also feel that William and Kate may be a little more connected with the population. But that's just my personal opinion. William and Kate do seem to also be more popular. This is definitely a debate that has multiple aspects and opinions to consider. I don't think we can all agree on the better course of action. At least, I don't think so.

From what I understand Charles is next, no matter what the people want. Only Charles can choose to not be king. Of course the royal family in England has little or no power over the English government so the people are not affected by this choice. It's more a PR position.

I am Canadian and I think that Charles should be jumped over and William become our king. We all need new blood in the monarch. I am excited about any improvements and changes there might be when William and Kate get promoted.

Hello, Cher. I really don't think this will happen. Charles is the heir to the throne, and it's the Queen's wish that he follows her - probably his as well, after all, he's now waited longer for the crown than any other heir in the monarchy's history. Okay, Charles may be 'last century,' but the monarchy has endured for a millennium, because it may have its faults, but it's a lot better than a dictatorship any day. Charles will be the next king, and William will follow him. It's how it should be, and it's how it will be. The monarchy didn't survive a thousand years by bowing to the whims of a populace who only know what they've read in the papers. For what it's worth, I think Charles will make a worthy king when the time comes, and he will help William to become a good ruler when his time comes.