Prince William Could Act As Queen’s ‘Placeholder,’ Take Over Top Job From Charles

Prince William could reportedly act as a placeholder for Queen Elizabeth, which means that he will be taking over the top job from his dad, Prince Charles.

According to Express, the move may take place before the Queen and Prince Charles could be placed in strict isolation for months. Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently said that Britons aged over 70 are encouraged to stay at home because they are more susceptible to the deadly coronavirus.

As of late, the confirmed coronavirus deaths in the UK have already skyrocketed to 21 and they are all aged 60 or older. Hancock said that the elderly may be required to stay at home for the next four months.

This directive means that Prince Philip, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and other senior royals should avoid going outdoors. Coincidentally, staying home for the next four months means that the older royals cannot perform their royal duties.

If the measures are implemented, Prince William will be the most qualified member of the royal family to perform royal duties on behalf of his grandmother and father. He will most likely be joined by his wife, Kate Middleton. Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex have also been stepping up their roles post Megxit.

Meanwhile, if not for the deadly coronavirus, it is unlikely for Prince William to take over the Queen and Prince Charles’ royal duties as early as now. According to Reader’s Digest, not even low approval ratings could change the line of succession.

This means that even if some Britons are in favor of Prince William taking over the throne after the Queen dies or abdicates, Prince Charles would still have to succeed his mother. The monarch cannot also choose any member of the royal family to follow in her footsteps because Prince Charles is her rightful successor based on the order of his birth.