Prince Charles Compares Himself To 900-Year-Old Cathedral In Durham

Prince Charles recently made a group of people laugh when he seemingly made fun of his ageing self.

During his visit to Durham on Thursday, the 69-year-old prince compared himself to a 900-year-old cathedral. “Maintaining a cathedral and stopping bits falling off it, which, as I reach an increasing age…” he said.

While walking through the 14^th Century Monks’ Dormitory, Prince Charles praised the authorities, sponsors and fundraisers for all of the work they’ve been putting into preserving the artifact.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles’ age is not necessarily a problem with regards to his future work. Gill Knappett, the author of “Charles, Prince of Wales,” revealed that Prince William doesn’t want to become king at such an early age. He wants his dad to become king even though he could be 70 plus years old by then.

“Prince William does not wish to take the throne early. Although, like his father, William will be destined to have a far shorter reign than his grandmother, he has said he has no desire to ‘climb the ladder of kingship’ before his time,” Knappett said.

The author also said that she’s confident Prince Charles will win the hearts of the British. “The Queen’s quiet dignity and grace won her a place in the hearts of the British people long ago. Without doubt, when the time comes our new king will serve with strength of character that will continue to see our royal family the envy of the world. When that will be is for God alone to know,” Knappett said.

However, even though Prince Charles will most likely take over the throne from the monarch after she dies, the dad of two will not automatically become the head of the Commonwealth. According to The Telegraph, the former prime ministers of Canada and New Zealand have backed Prince Charles for the job.

The Commonwealth was set up in 1949 and as of today, it has only had two heads: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. The Commonwealth heads of government will be the ones to choose their next head after the queen dies.