[Texas Fossil]

Lord Monckton has been a champion for the Tea Party, he is a science adviser to the Queen, he has a low opinion of Prince Charles’s ability to govern England effectively.

PC’s actions on this simply reinforce that judgement. Many have speculated that eventually the Queen will decide he is unfit for the job and possible let his son assume the office.

[TomGuy]

Many have speculated that eventually the Queen will decide he is unfit for the job and possible let his son assume the office.

Both Princes, William and Harry, do seem to be decent guys.

However, could such a decision be up to the Queen or would it have to be approved by the PM? The succession rules have changed over the years, but so have the politics.

[Casie]

I don't think it can work that way. If you skip Charles, I believe the successor would be his brother, Prince Andrew. Then Andrew's girl's would be up to bat next. I think the only way to follow the line to Wills or Harry is to crown Charles and then have him retire or die.

Any Freeper out there know for certain? I'm no expert. I'm just following a wiki line of succession webpage.

But yeah, Charles is about as fit for the job as Joe Biden.

[Lizavetta]

he has a low opinion of Prince Charles’s ability to govern England effectively.

I thought kings and queens stopped governing a long time ago and that it's been Parliament. I remember reading bios of Duke of Windsor, his dad George, etc. and at that time the royals were supposed to stay out of politics altogether.

What exactly do the royals do but cutting ribbon ceremonies and appearances?

[Sherman Logan]

Excluding Charles from the throne would require an Act of Parliament.