At 91-years-old and no signs of slowing down, many wonder how much longer The Queen can or will go on.
Very few people believe Her Majesty will ever abdicate the throne which she has held since the age of 25.
When still a Princess, Elizabeth said in a 1947 speech: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.” But what comes should Her Majesty become too fragile to carry on?
The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Her Majesty, has just retired from public life at 96-years-old. The Queen is certainly not stopping anytime soon but has started to hand off more of her duties to the younger royals.
I don’t see many faulting The Queen for wanting to spend the remaining years of her life in quiet seclusion. The most logical solution should be for her to make Prince Charles the Prince Regent. Therefore, she could cut down her duties without ever abdicating.
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She must do what’s right and needed for the country – I’m not sure that a “diplomatic and kind gesture” to her son is the necessary requirement when looking at the bigger picture.
She will follow tradition. This discussion is a waste of time.
Brilliant idea and Her Majesty can enjoy these last years calmly and without the pressure of public appearences.
She may gradually decrease her calendar and hand things over based on her ability. She wont make her heir Regent unless she is totally unable to discharge her duty.