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Queen 'preparing to STEP DOWN from throne so Prince Charles can take over', butler claims
Daily Express ^ | 9-4-2017 | Matt Drake

Posted on 09/04/2017 11:29:59 AM PDT by Eddie01

Queen Elizabeth II, 91, is the longest reigning monarch and allegedly held a meeting as recently as two weeks ago to begin the process.

Her Majesty is said to have decided that if she is still on the throne at the age of 95 then she will request the Regency Act to come into force.

The Regency Act would make Charles a Prince Regent and a King in all but name.

Under the Act, the Queen would remain head of state but would have reduced duties without abdicating the throne.

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To: PAR35

Like on Blackadder!


21 posted on 09/04/2017 11:42:42 AM PDT by Reily
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To: Eddie01
Under the Act, the Queen would remain head of state but would have reduced duties without abdicating the throne.


"Ehhhhhh, just one question. What, exactly, are her duties?"

22 posted on 09/04/2017 11:43:49 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Eddie01

You call Camilla an adulteress but do not call Charles an adulterer? If it is “well deserved” for her, why is it not for him?


23 posted on 09/04/2017 11:44:11 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Eddie01

So she is planning to step down on April 29, 2021, but the Abomination of Desolation occurs on April 2, 2021, so I think the gesture will be an empty one.


24 posted on 09/04/2017 11:45:29 AM PDT by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR)
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To: Eddie01

TURD


25 posted on 09/04/2017 11:46:43 AM PDT by Strac6 ("Mrs. Strac, Pilatus, and Sig Sauer: All the fun things in my life are Swiss!")
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To: Texas Eagle
I think a lot depends on Prince Phillip. Were he to predecease her (which given that he's already 96 is likely) I think it will be very hard for her to continue without serious scale back of official duties.

Under the British system, the Regency Act is the means by which a Monarch, who is either of minor age or due to age or other infirmity is unable to discharge their duties of office, can have an official "stand in" to take over these duties. So this scenario is not unlikely.

26 posted on 09/04/2017 11:47:02 AM PDT by AustinBill (consequence is what makes our choices real)
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To: Paladin2

Charles is a total moron.


27 posted on 09/04/2017 11:47:08 AM PDT by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small fee.)
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To: Texas Eagle

“Ehhhhhh, just one question. What, exactly, are her duties?”

Protecting the royal treasurey up to an including turning a blind eye to a murderous invasion of her country.


28 posted on 09/04/2017 11:47:10 AM PDT by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01

Would a Butler, especially a Royal Butler, divulge such information? Fake news?


29 posted on 09/04/2017 11:47:53 AM PDT by Raycpa
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To: Eddie01

Sounds like the Brits have “leak” problems, same as us. But maybe the yellow journalism disease has hit there, too...and it’s all fake.


30 posted on 09/04/2017 11:47:58 AM PDT by TrueFact (The Republicans keep putting the stopper back in the swamp drain.)
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To: ladyjane

I apologize for the oversight


31 posted on 09/04/2017 11:48:11 AM PDT by Eddie01
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To: AustinBill

Perhaps Charlie and his horsefaced consort can take a quick vacation trip to France that included a late night drive...........
IF Charlie is made King, you can kiss the monarchy goodbye, because that idiot would likely invite in an all Muslim court!


32 posted on 09/04/2017 11:49:18 AM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: All

No dog in this fight but I will say Charles is a f-N idiot.


33 posted on 09/04/2017 11:49:24 AM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: TrueFact

If they were floating a trial balloon... well it just blew up as though acetylene filled.


34 posted on 09/04/2017 11:50:13 AM PDT by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01
Crooks are crooks. Watch out for new cars, too.

Someone needs to post Monty Python’s Upper Class Twit of the Year skit in honor of Charles finally ascending the throne.

I never thought Elisabeth would do it.

I always thought the idiot would get bypassed.

35 posted on 09/04/2017 11:50:26 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.L)
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To: Eddie01

There’s a dog called a King Charles. Intentional?

http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel#/slide/1


36 posted on 09/04/2017 11:50:44 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Trump: Greatest POTUS of all time solely for preventing Satan taking office.)
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To: Texas Eagle

That’s what I want to know! What duties?!


37 posted on 09/04/2017 11:51:38 AM PDT by albie
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To: Pontiac

Queen said she’d never step down as long as she lives.....Charles is more than just weird...He’s a lune!


38 posted on 09/04/2017 11:52:14 AM PDT by caww
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To: Eddie01

I don’t believe it. I think the Queen would have stepped down when the Queen Mother passed away if she were going to do it. She realizes what a nut-job Charles is.


39 posted on 09/04/2017 11:53:18 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: ladyjane

Charles the Adulterous Prince Regent.

“Indeed, my Lord, it is an absolute and most excellent horse.” —Henry V


40 posted on 09/04/2017 11:55:02 AM PDT by onedoug
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