One thing Queen Elizabeth and King Charles bonded over in the final years of the late monarch’s life? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s decision to depart from the royal family.
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stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.
“There is no way Charles will be abdicating anytime soon — zero chance, zip, ain’t gonna happen,” royal author Christopher Andersen told Fox News on Saturday. The “Game of Crowns” author added: “Not only has Charles waited far longer than anyone else to ascend to the throne… he can also point to the example set by his mother, Queen Elizabeth.”Charles became king in September 2022 after his late mother died at the age of 96.:During an 18-month period in 2013 and 2014, there was a flurry of abdications,” Andersen added.
“Seventy-five-year-old Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands handed the crown to her son Prince Willem-Alexander, 45.”He then explained how King Albert II of Belgium was 79 when he abdicated for his son Crown Prince Philippe, 53. In June 2014, 76-year-old King Juan Carlos of Spain gave his crown to son Prince Felipe, 46.
One thing Queen Elizabeth and King Charles bonded over in the final years of the late monarch’s life? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s decision to depart from the royal family.
King Charles is said to be keen to give his estranged son Prince Harry another chance to redeem himself but there seems to be just one major problem that is preventing it from happening.
The Queen made a big change to Prince Louis' official name by changing an old rule set by King George V. William and Kate's third child, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, was born on April 23, 2018. His name is a popular one in the Royal Family, with both Prince William and Prince George having it as a middle name to honour Prince Charles' mentor, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
told the Mirror on Saturday, “The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health. The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to express their concern and best wishes.”The Post has contacted reps for Harry and Meghan, as well as Buckingham and Kensington Palace, for comment.
Prince Harry could reach out to his father amid the ongoing rift after it was announced that King Charles has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate, as a royal expert said "vulnerability brings people together". A statement from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 18 January revealed that Charles will go to hospital next week for a "corrective procedure" for a benign enlarged prostate.
king of all scandals.Piers Morgan believes he’s helped extinguish the flames of controversy that nearly engulfed the royal family after revealing that King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, née Kate Middleton, allegedly made racist remarks in regards to Prince Archie’s skin color. “When I found out who the names were, I laughed out loud,” Post columnist Morgan, 58, told The Post.
ascended to the throne on Sunday after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, 83, announced her surprise abdication in a New Year’s Eve speech addressed to the nation.In the new book, titled “The King’s Word,” Frederik seemingly referenced recent affair allegations surrounding his marriage, saying he’s happy that he and Mary “managed to stay together.”“I love marriage, my wife, our children and the whole happy base that arises for the people who manage to stay together and persevere,” he writes in the book, translated by the BBC.The book, which was released Wednesday, was written with author Jens Andersen, who also wrote the King’s biography in 2017.Frederik met his now-wife in Sydney, Australia, during the 2000 Olympic Games.After striking up a relationship, the couple tied the knot in a lavish royal ceremony in Denmark four years later.The pair, who are set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on May 14, share four children together; Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 12-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.Frederik became Denmark’s first King in 52 years on January 14.While royal experts believe that Margrethe’s decision to abdicate early was to make way for a younger ruler, others have wondered if the announcement was a way to preserve the prince’s relationship with Mary amid affair rumors.Frederik was speculated to have been unfaithful to the Australian-born marketing consultant, 51, with socialite Genoveva Casanova after photos emerged of them together during a trip to Madrid in November.However, the Mexican native, 47, denied that any affair had taken place.Elsewhere in the book, the monarch admits to grappling with the thought of having to be King one day during his childhood.At one
Prince Harry's apparent dig at Kate Middleton in his Netflix series was the "lowest of the low" for Prince William, a friend has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a six-part documentary on Netflix in December 2022, where they made several shocking revelations about their time as senior royals. Both Prince William and King Charles were criticised in the series, with accusations of William "screaming and shouting" and Charles 'lying' at an important meeting.
died in September 2022.According to an excerpt from royal biographer Robert Hardman’s new book, “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy,” published in the Daily Mail, Anne, 73, was waiting at Balmoral Castle in Scotland for King Charles after Elizabeth’s passing,As she silently stood by for her older brother, 75, to arrive at the Firm’s summer estate, a senior staffer asked to hug her.“There then followed a wry smile. ‘That is the last time that’s going to happen,’ the princess said firmly, Hardman penned in his book released today.He also included a memo of the sovereign’s final moments that were recorded by her private secretary, Sir Edward Young.“Very peaceful.
Denmark's soon-to-be King Frederik X, known for his rebellious past, is in the spotlight following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe.The former 'party prince' will soon take over from his mother after her 52-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II previously said having a supportive partner can make a big difference to a successful reign. However, there are already rumours about Prince Frederik's marriage before he even becomes king, with royal fans showing their support for his wife, Crown Princess Mary.
Following the shock news of Queen Margrethe of Denmark's, 83, abdication, speculation grew as to whether a decision to step away from the throne would be something King Charles would ever consider. While we do not know what will happen in the years to come, it is important to point out that monarchy in the UK and European monarchies are very different. While crowned heads, like Queen Margrethe, are proclaimed by the Prime Minister, Kings and Queens in the UK take an oath and are consecrated during their Coronation meaning it is a far more religious undertaking and one that is a lifetime commitment to God.The suggestion that King Charles may follow in the Danish Queen's footsteps was refuted by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond.
Believe it or not, the rivalry between the princes of Denmark is wilder than Prince Harry and Prince William’s feud!
Berlingske, Frederik found out about his mother’s plans to abdicate the throne on Dec. 28 — just three days before her official announcement.The monarch’s youngest son, Prince Joachim, however, was never given a heads-up about the major reshuffle.The monarch — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec.
Back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the very public decision to step down as senior royals.The couple, who had married in a lavish ceremony only two years earlier, released a statement revealing that they intended to split their time between the UK and North America. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared.
The Making of a Modern Monarch that the future king and his wife, Kate Middleton, have often had “heated” fights and he “can be a bit of a shouter when he loses it.”William could have “quite extreme mood swings, just as [his late mother Princess] Diana did,” Jobson wrote. “She could be your best friend one minute and the next your worst enemy.”Additionally, Jobson claimed that a former royal aide told him that it was “fair” to note that William and Middleton, 41, “gave as good as they get if their disagreement results in raised voices.”“But they know each other so well, it usually blows over quickly – and she is, on the whole, a major calming influence on him,” the source said.Despite the Prince of Wales’ alleged tantrums here and there, he and Middleton have a “solid relationship.”“She gives him confidence,” the expert revealed.
revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.
Crown Prince Frederik be a ploy to save his marriage?The 83-year-old sovereign — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced on Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for more than 50 years and is Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech on Danish television that she will abdicate the throne in early 2024.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is abdicating the throne.