King Charles III, or something else?

[Pleater]

Sorry, Trefor - I was only conjecturing that, as Charles was born when his mother was 22 years old, he would become King at almost 80 if she lives to be 101 years old, like her mother.

It is possible that he might not survive to that age, due to accident or ill health, so my thoughts were simply that William might succeed to the throne as his father was no longer with us.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Jay]

Sorry, Trefor - I was only conjecturing that, as Charles was born when his mother was 22 years old, he would become King at almost 80 if she lives to be 101 years old, like her mother.

It is possible that he might not survive to that age, due to accident or ill health, so my thoughts were simply that William might succeed to the throne as his father was no longer with us.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

Very strong possibility.

[JSFMACLJR]

Very strong possibility.

It's amusing how everyone assumes Prince Charles will die before his mother! Look, his father is 91! His grandmother The Queen Mother was 101 when she died. His other grandmother, Lady Strathmore, was 75. Lord Strathmore ( Prince Charles' maternal grandfather ) was 89. His great-grandmother Queen Mary was 85. His great-grandmother Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark was 84. His great-grandmother Lady Strathmore, was 89. So obviously The Prince of Wales has some longevity in his genes. All this talk about The Queen outliving him is rubbish!

[ThistleDown]

Delightful topic, this!

There's little profit to be found in all this speculating. Perhaps more important to try predicting our own age at time of death.

All that really needs said is that we'll not hope for it to be soon, but when it does Prince Charles is a good man and he will be a fine king.

[Peter Crowe]

Delightful topic, this!

There's little profit to be found in all this speculating. Perhaps more important to try predicting our own age at time of death.

All that really needs said is that we'll not hope for it to be soon, but when it does Prince Charles is a good man and he will be a fine king.

I absolutely agree with you Rex. Well stated sir!

[TheOfficialBren]

Here, here. We should not judge him so harshly. He is a man and is fallible. Most men have a few indiscretions in their younger years. He has seasoned as he has matured. He is less stodgy and will be a better king than a prince, I believe. I also agree that William is not yet ready, though he will be a great king when he is prepared properly.

I believe he will stick with Charles.