Prince George just celebrated 10th birthday. We will all have to wait a while before seeing him hold the scepter of the British crown in his hand. However, according to journalist Clive Irving, it might not come to that.
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Royal Family: The line to the throne is already established
At the moment, the young royal can let his mind wander. Like many other children, Prince George is currently enjoying some well deserved time off school for the summer break. Moreover, Prince George is the second in line to the throne, leaving him plenty of time before becoming King of England.
Even though, the death of Queen Elizabeth II moved the royal succession line up a step, Prince George is still not close to sitting on the throne. Currently, his grandfather, King Charles III is on it and, after his death, it will be up to Prince William to take on the regal position. Only if Prince Williams dies or abdicates, will his son George access the throne before his due time.
However, if it were up to the nobility expert Clive Irving, George would never find himself as King.
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The English monarchy might no longer exist
As reportedby T-Online, Irving is said to make the assumption not only because of the possibility of long reigns by his grandfather and father, but also because of certain geopolitical circumstances that may play a major role in the preservation of the British Royal Family in the future.
He explains:
If he has to wait as long as his grandfather, Charles III, he would become king in 2086. So his chances are close to zero - for many reasons. By then, the United Kingdom will have dissolved and Scotland will be independent. A so-called constitutional monarchy would then no longer make sense.
Moreover, as The Guardian reported atthe end of April 2023, the country's own population seems to regard the Royal Family as less and less important. In a survey, 45% of people reportedly felt the royals were either not important and some of them even favored abolishing the monarchy.
Time will tell what happens next for the British Royal Family and Prince George. Will the Prince ever be King?
This article has been translated from Ohmymag DE
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Sources used:
T-Online: "Prince George will never ascend the throne".
Guardian: British public support for monarchy at historic low, poll reveals
