This Major Clue Gives Insight Into When Queen Elizabeth Could Retire

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Pair that accomplishment with the fact that she's 93-years-old and it's easy to see why so many have speculated her retirement. Rumors have swirled of her possibly stepping down recently and up until now, have gone undisputed.

With all the controversies that have surrounded the British royal family in 2019, and even some speak of another "annus horribilis" (horrible year) for the Queen, many have suggested that she is preparing to step down. Typically, the royal family doesn't speak out regarding rumors, but a spokesperson for Prince Charles's office revealed some interesting details about Queen Elizabeth's speculated retirement.

"There are no plans for any change in arrangements at the age of 95 — or any other age," the spokesman told People.

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According to Harper's Bazaar, the age of 95 is significant because that is the age Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, was when he announced he would be retiring from being a working royal.

Just because there are "no plans" for the monarch's retirement doesn't mean they haven't been preparing for the day. The Queen of England has slowly shifted some of her responsibilities onto her son and future King of England, Prince Charles.

Of course, there is always that chance that the monarchy could end, something Queen Elizabeth is apparently frightful of.

"There has always been grumbling about the tax money going to the wealthy royal family, but the latest scandals have whipped the public into a purple fury. People are calling for an end to the costly 'sovereign grant' that pays millions in allowances to the royals each year," a source revealed to New Idea earlier this month. "And the queen, who is ailing and 93, is terrified the monarchy will cease to exist after her death."