Yeah, the Acts of Settlement is still in effect, which means Charles will automatically be king. Heck, if King Edward gets to be King for a few weeks for having pro-Nazi leanings who married a divorcee, I doubt that Charles would get ousted for a lesser reason.
Here's the Line of Succession by 1998:
Prince Philip (as a Prince of Greece) is waaaay down the list, somewhere after the King of Norway. And I don't think the Queen Mother is even on the list.
- Prince Charles
- Prince William
- Prince Henry
- Prince Andrew
- Princess Beatrice
- Princess Eugenie
- Prince Edward
- Princess Anne
- Princess Zara
- Princess Margaret
There is strict succession line what is not changed easily without good reason. So Charles is next monarch. There is not way that he is just skipped. Only way is if he refuses, dies bedfore coronation or in some reason not be acceptable as king of United Kingdom. Another question is how strong republican movement there would be.
What other answer would there be? Of course Charles would be king. It is the law. I think too many people are getting into the anti-Charles, Saint Diana crusade. In real time, all kinds of things happened. It wasn't just his fault. He is a good chap, he does a good job supporting the nation and his mother, and his turn will come and I hope William does the same for his father that Charles does for his mother.
I don't hate him or anything, but he was extremely unpopular at the time, and the monarchy survives on the goodwill of its subjects.
Would Charles have the time to regain his popularity to current levels if he is not overshadowed by his mother? What happens to Harry and William since i have a feeling Charles will have Little time to help them in their grief of losing both their mother and grandmother in such a short time and at that age.
We only have one true king in Västerås and his name is Charles XII Gustaf.Charles is the one true king of Westros!
No one expects Princes William and Harry to "Get over" their mothers death. But they are grown men. Why would their grief suddenly become so deep for their mother the same now as it was 22 years ago? They have moved forward, taking her memory with them. They also have a love for their father who raised them during that difficult time of their lives. But no disrespect, but the Queen is 90 plus. She can't live forever. When she passes, it won't be the shock to them their mothers untimely death resulted in. And as far as the Charles' popularity, if the people of Britain are loyal to the crown, then they will be loyal to their new King. And it will be Charles. I think Britain lucky to have him. He doesn't just sit around "being a prince". He is out there, he shows concern, he meets the people. He helps, (The Prince's Trust). And as a grandfather, he has a genuine concern for the world and his country that he hopes his grandchildren will be able to enjoy when they grow to adulthood.I don't know about William but Harry might go even in worse situation with drugs and alcohol. He was that whom Diana's death hit worsely than William.