King Charles has cancer. Do you think he will abdicate?

[Smashingdoozy]

Will Charles hand the crown to Will?

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer (undisclosed what type). Will he abdicate? Do you hope he will?

[RebelinSteel]

I think we might have a regency, possibly like when George III went a bit mad. It’s that or yes he could abdicate. I think the decision point will be if he can do DDay 80 or not. If he can’t do that, then his public duties will have to be carried by William, Anne, Sophie.

[DJB72]

His grandfather didn't. If Charles is as stubborn as him he'll keep going until he drops. Also it depends on the kind of cancer. People seem to think it's all the same - which it isn't. It's a classification of disease, not a single disease. That's why chemotherapy or radiotherapy isn't always effective.

[PeachyPie93]

I think it is kind of funny because he just became king and he always wanted to be king. I guess it is karma coming for him. I don't think he will abdicate not unless it becomes terminal at least.

[Paris13]

I Hear They Caught is Cancer in Time. Let Us Pray. xxoo

[Paris13]

Thanks, Gag. xxoo

[smahala1991]

If anything it might be smart for him too. William seems way more competent and likeable anyway

[abc3643]

No.

First, there are no signs that he is terminal and that he cannot perform his duties.

Second, if he is terminal, few duties require the King or Queen anyway, so I believe he'd let Nature take its course; William will get the Crown sooner or later.

[Smashingdoozy]

I think them not saying what type of cancer it is is a pretty good sign that its bad enough.

[abc3643]

While that could be true, as I just mentioned in a different question, it is always best not to reveal personal information about yourself. "Keep 'em guessing."

[OtterMan68]

no, he'll die as king, and his son will take over most likely as King William V, but he could choose any of his given names: William Arthur, Phillip Louis, so he could actually choose to be King Arthur!
My money is 70% William V or 30% Philip after his grandfather.

[RavVid]

Too early I would suggest. If there was a problem in performing his constitutional roles that could be awkward. I think William will be a good monarch.

[Still-alive]

I'm leaning no but i think William will be handling more of his duties accordingly with this diagnosis

[Jessica405]

No. He will be like his late mother and soldier on until unable to.

[Drewtate]

No. That's not how they do it. According to the royals they are God's anointed Monarch. He will die king, his son may become regent.

[KrakenAttackin]

I am not a UK citizen but I think the King is a far shadow of Queen Elizabeth. If the king did abdicate it would be a good thing.

[purplepoppy]

He's waited too long to be king, I doubt he'll give it up just yet.

[Dargil]

If he reaches an advanced stage and is considered terminal, he will. As an American, the British Royalty doesn't mean much to me.

[Nikki1989]

He waited so long to be king, he won't give that up in a hurry.

[Levin]

Yeah, get some of that smashing doozy action. 70 million in line to the throne.

[handsomelad70]

Probably later this year, dep ending on the cancer.(His Majesty looked quite unwell during his May 6 coronation, and his distended fingers seem to be a symptom of heart trouble.)

[NYCQuestions1976]

I doubt he'll abdicate. His mother was Queen for 74 years. I don't believe he's been King for even 74 weeks.

[RedInnocent68]

Nope. He’s had to wait a long time. Unless he’s permanently unable to do any required duties, he will not abdicate.

[love_conquers_lust]

Why would he if he survives. From what I heard, those positions don’t hold real power, so why abdicate something that is mostly for show?

[msc545]

Apparently prostate cancer, and if so, treatable usually.

[Smashingdoozy]

Not necessarily, he went in for a looksie after an abnormal prostate exam but it could literally be anything else

[BoobMan]

Why would he? He just stays king till he dies.

[Anonymous]

How in the flying fuck do we still have these cartoon characters in 2024? LOL

[CaptainSmartass]

He won't. I reckon he'll see it through.

Simples...

[LiamJHayden]

He is not going anywhere till he is carried out.

[Wiredone]

No he's not going to give up the title that fast

[AngryCarl]

No I don't think so, unless it's much more serious than they are admitting.

[Jerre]

King Charles will be King until his last hours.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I think he had to how will he do all the things he had to do

[jjj101010]

I like him, he’s been waiting a long time. Unless his doctor tells him to I doubt he will

[Anonymous]

yes i do and i vote for you to take over his rule :D

[laly520]

never was interested in him

[Jennz6]

Not interested in him

[Booklover_90]

I don’t think so. We’ll just have to see.

[Anonymous]

No he will die as king. William may become regent.

[BarryLiverstone]

I asked about this yesterday

[IMPRESIVE]

sounds like karma

[Twalli]

Doubtful as long as he isn't bedridden

[Anonymous]

I just want a bank holiday

[FenixG45]

Hopefully.