Can Charles retire as King or step down before he dies to allow William to take the throne?
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I wonder will he take one of William's homes off him
I would say Buckingham palace will operate more like Dublin Castle. Offices, state apartments for visiting dignitaries, maybe even a conference centre, used for important state events, much more open to the public. Windsor and Kensington will remain the same, changes to st james, I would say.
Anyone else find it a bit jarring how the coverage has stopped? I know it wouldn’t go on forever obviously but, still weird
It’s not right in a geographical sense. Not many British never mind international tourists will traipse to the arse end of nowhere in Aberdeenshire, and if they did it’s only because it’s the place where HMTQ died, and that will be an event in the history books rather than current soon enough.
Clarence House I could see that happening too, given it was TQ and DofE first marital home, the Queen Mum’s London residence and Charles’ post Diana
74 is terribly old to take on a new role so he will probably find it exhausting but I expect William and Kate may do more overseas visits.
Yeah I've heard that mooted but I'm not sure the location is great without there being more there.
If I was Charles id (ecologically) develop it with more holiday cottages and turn it into a bit of a destination with the castle opened up and other stuff to do.
Poor Charles. He’s only been King for all of 5 minutes and already people are speculating how long he’ll live and reign!
I don’t think he’ll try and change too much too quickly. Plus he loves Balmoral and it holds a lot of memories for all the Royal family, so I’m sure he wouldn’t dream of selling it off or whatever.
I don’t think he’ll try and change too much too quickly. Plus he loves Balmoral and it holds a lot of memories for all the Royal family, so I’m sure he wouldn’t dream of selling it off or whatever.
It’s Says he is a divorcée and is getting on in years!! That’s to me is not Edward
Ohh you mock!! Lol!! Strange things can happen!! LolNot the tarot card readers predictions again🥱
We're heading into a terrible time, people are suffering and will continue to. The kings reply to someone who brought this up was dismissive, people criticised that person but when is the right time, when will that person ever get another opportunity. The Queen was skilled in diplomacy for the most part, I don't think her son is quite as skilled in that department. The reply could have been yes the country's a shambles, I'm so sorry that people are struggling, the blitz spirit but no, millions on a coronation of an old king.
Lots of people have this POV but I personally don't get it. Charles at most will visit there a few times a year. Would be ridiculous to keep and maintain it all just for that.
You can appreciate that something holds memories while also not locking it away for your own exclusive use. Especially if what you're talking about is vast swaves of land.
The thing with Nostradamus is that he is reassuringly vague and can be tailored to fit anything people like.
I agree about opening Balmoral to the public but I just wanted to say that in Scotland you have a right to roam, which means that the public are free to walk in this land (that’s how there are so many stories of her meeting people when our and about). You’re not allowed to freely walk in the grounds but that’s not unique to Royal Properties.
I think most of Balmoral isn’t open at all though, even when it is “open”. It would be nice if he gave it to the CrownEstate and it was opened more.
I think Buckingham Palace is the one which will be opened more to the public, at the moment it’s only a few months a year but I can see them making it all year.
I think they will live in Clarence House, but Kensington Palace might be opened more? And maybe Windsor Castle.
I also think Andrew will be kicked out of Royal Lodge.
Thing with Charles is he looks an old 70 something. The age itself isn't necessarily old, but he looks old and tired especially when compared to how the queen looked at same age.
I have been pleasantly surprised how big the reaction to the queen dieing has been. I think a silent majority have somewhat spoken and maybe the monarchy is more loved than social media would have you think. But it will all hang on how Charles does in the longterm. I also thing a lot of people want to see William reach his destiny.
I expect Balmoral will open to the public, together with maybe clearance House. Other properties will either be sold or opened to other uses. Buckingham palace will also likely open more to the public. I don't know the rules but if he does sell off places then if he uses the money for something positive for the public then that could help his legacy and shore up the monarchy.
The prince's Trust and Duke of Edinburgh schemes are brilliant and have achieved a lot. There needs to be similar projects and also wider awareness of the good the family do.
I have been pleasantly surprised how big the reaction to the queen dieing has been. I think a silent majority have somewhat spoken and maybe the monarchy is more loved than social media would have you think. But it will all hang on how Charles does in the longterm. I also thing a lot of people want to see William reach his destiny.
I expect Balmoral will open to the public, together with maybe clearance House. Other properties will either be sold or opened to other uses. Buckingham palace will also likely open more to the public. I don't know the rules but if he does sell off places then if he uses the money for something positive for the public then that could help his legacy and shore up the monarchy.
The prince's Trust and Duke of Edinburgh schemes are brilliant and have achieved a lot. There needs to be similar projects and also wider awareness of the good the family do.
I’m sure she will have looked after Andrew in her Will, so I doubt he’ll become homeless!
Balmoral is a private Estate though like Sandringham … so if they want to keep it and pay for it themselves that’s fair enough.
Also, the challenge the RF face now is a lack of big public events and celebrations.
I'm in my 40s and there's a strong likelihood I won't see another jubilee as they tend to start at 25 years. Royal weddings of Cambridge kids are what, 15 to 20 years away most likely. There are only one or two funerals and coronations ahead. The big public spectacle and celebrations are what help bring the country together and what the RF have been known for.
I'm in my 40s and there's a strong likelihood I won't see another jubilee as they tend to start at 25 years. Royal weddings of Cambridge kids are what, 15 to 20 years away most likely. There are only one or two funerals and coronations ahead. The big public spectacle and celebrations are what help bring the country together and what the RF have been known for.
I thought there was legislation so that people could effectively mean their land wasn't available? I'm sure I've read something on https://whoownsscotland.org.uk/ about Balmoral being difficult for the public to access
Maybe a bit like Branson's necker Island where technically people are allowed on the beach below the high tide, but his security very quickly escort people out who have done nothing legally wrong.
Vast landowners are often the worst. Especially those that got their land through inherited conquest. Get off your horse and I'll flight you for it now
. But I degress.Why can't they support themselves, they're minted?
They don't need our money.
They don't need our money.
Yep it's private and not crown estate, but it's all mudded up that "paying for it themselves" may come from the sovereign grant. Which many see as an income from public assets that they shouldn't be taking away from the public purse.
Yeah they have the best of everything. Even the water probably comes in glass bottles. The best ingredients. The meat is probably from animals caught or shot. The veg is organic. Meanwhile many people in this country and other count
Oh yeah, the Queen mother did. What I meant to say was Queen mother may never have got cancer (which she apparently got) if she had not been an alcoholic.
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