EDINBURGH, Scotland – Speculation has been circulating that King Charles of England may choose to abdicate the throne, following the recent announcement of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe stepping down. However, royal author Christopher Andersen has dismissed these rumors, stating that an abdication is not in the cards for Charles.
Andersen explained that Charles has been waiting much longer than anyone else to ascend to the throne, and he can also look to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, as an example of a monarch who did not abdicate. Charles became king in September 2022 after the passing of his mother at the age of 96.
The idea of abdication has come into focus due to the recent announcement by Queen Margrethe of Denmark, who will be stepping down after 52 years of ruling and handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Andersen pointed out other recent abdications in European monarchies, such as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, King Albert II of Belgium, and King Juan Carlos of Spain, but reiterated that Charles will not follow suit.
The only recent abdication in England occurred in 1936, when Charles’ great-uncle, Edward VIII, relinquished the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. The monarchy was then passed on to Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI.
In conclusion, royal author Christopher Andersen has stated unequivocally that King Charles will not be abdicating the throne in the near future. Andersen pointed to the examples of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, as well as other recent abdications in Europe. Charles became king after the passing of Queen Elizabeth in 2022, and it is unlikely that he will choose to step down.