Prince Charles ‘Less Attractive’ Monarch Than Queen Elizabeth; Difficult Transition Looming

Prince Charles is still waiting for the day when he can finally ascend the throne. But this won’t happen while Queen Elizabeth is still alive.

While speaking with Express, UCL Professor of Government and the Constitution Robert Hazell weighed in on the Prince of Wales’ future role as the head of the monarchy.

He said that the Duke of Cornwall will be regarded as a much less attractive monarch than his mother when the time comes. He also said that the royal family will face a difficult transition following the Queen’s passing.

“When she acceded in 1952, she was an attractive young woman of 25, a ray of hope and glamour as we emerged from the gloom and drabness of the post-war years. Through no fault of his own, Prince Charles will be a much less attractive old man when his turn comes,” he said.

Hazell also said that if and when Prince Charles pushes for a slimmed-down monarchy as king, several charities will be affected. A slimmed-down monarchy could only mean that fewer members of the royal family will have to perform their duties and receive public money.

When this happens, hundreds of charities that are backed by the royals could lose their patrons and their funding. At present, Prince Andrew’s charities will be passed on to his relatives because the monarchy has yet to be trimmed down.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles also made headlines this week after his friend, Stefanie Powers, criticized Meghan Markle. While speaking with The Daily Beast, Powers said that she doesn’t approve of the Duchess of Sussex.

“[Meghan] wants to be a star, which, I'm sorry, is not what she is supposed to be doing. Meghan's role is not about being a star. It's her job to be Harry's wife, not change the royal dynamic,” she said.

Powers also said that Markle isn’t a great actress, and she isn’t also a Hollywood royalty contrary to what some headlines claimed.