What will be the future of the House of Windsors, and what are the plans for Elizabeth II, who is now in Balmoral for the traditional royal summer vacation – after unveiling her new royal portrait signed by Miriam Escofet for the Foreign Office, via Zoom?
The question is not new, justified by the fact that with his 94 years old and a kingdom that has already beaten that of Queen Victoria, Elizabeth is the longest-lived ruler in the world and the oldest on the throne: he took the baton from his father George VI at the beginning of 1952 (even if the real coronation will be only in June 1953).
The sovereign aware of her primacy and the challenge of future resistance that awaits her. It is no coincidence that for years he has wanted the Way Ahead Group, considered by some to be a semi-secret committee with an unwritten mandate to investigate the future of the Crown.
With periodic meetings he thinks about how to manage the transition of the throne of Edward the Confessor, from Elizabeth to her successor.
Now likely that the queen in these meetings made it clear that she did not want to remain on the throne beyond 95 years, or rather that he indicated the 95 years which will take place in spring 2021 as a watershed to consider to assess the situation: health, the geopolitical scenario and much more. And then draw the consequences.
one of the hypotheses that circulates in the environments close to Buckingham Palace, reinforced by the unexpected pandemic which forced the sovereign to suspend public appearances out of the blue. So much so that now, in the height of summer, the theme of the possible step back of the queen at 95 relaunched by some tabloids and a Channel 5 documentary.
Yes, but what if her oath of the Crown was particularly clear and binding in binding her to to drive the UK to its last breath? In short, how realistic is this (albeit futuristic) hypothesis? Here are the scenarios in the field.
I will never abdicate (but that doesn’t mean there won’t be a relay)
Will the queen abdicate at 95? No, never abdicate. Because she promised that she will serve the country for her entire life, and that is because she is a queen anointed (consecrated), responds to Courier service the British historian Hugo Vickers, biographer of Philip’s mother, Alice of Battemberg, very close to the Duke of Edinburgh and the inner circle of front-line Windsors. In fact, the Windsors have already denied the hypothesis of any abdication. As for the consecration, Elizabeth was consecrated with blessed oil at Westminster Abbey in 1953, and that moment was also the only moment of the long coronation ceremony that the BBC cameras did not film as a sign of respect for the sacredness of the moment. At the request of the queen. And the religious consecration of the queen makes the difference with the other European monarchs who have abdicated in recent years, continues Vickers who opens a single window: The only hypothesis could be a health problem which could open the way if anything to a regency. However, not a real abdication.
The possible regency
How concrete is the hypothesis of one regency of the heir Charles, today Prince of Wales? Given the longevity of the Queen Mum as above, I expect another 10-20 years of Elizabeth II on the throne, notes David Haigh, at the helm of Brand Finance, the consulting firm close to the Palazzo that periodically puts the accounts and business of the Firm of the Windsors. And he continues: This may actually open up the possibility of a regency of Charles. With the queen who could choose to retire most of the time to her most beloved abodes, Balmoral in Scotland or Sandringham as in fact Prince Philip is already doing after leaving public life. It would be an opportunity for the queen to live the sunset of life next to his love, Philip, which in 2021 will turn 100 round years. It is understandable that he wants to devote more time to private affections.
The kingdom-bridge
Will Charles be able to collect the inheritance of Elizabeth II? ready for the royal relay? He seems calmer, more confident, and that helps, said Daniel Franklin, Executive and Diplomatic Editor of theEconomist from London. Of course Charles had to wait an incredibly long time as Prince of Wales, and the public does not have the same relationship with him as it does with their children. His will perhaps be regarded as a kingdom-bridge, of transition. One thing is certain: no heir to the throne has ever prepared so much. With William and Harry modernizing the royal Brand, without breaking its magic. And if they are the change, the queen is continuity: a powerful mix.
Early relay due to Covid?
Convinced of the hypothesis of an imminent changing of the guard at the palace instead, the royal biographer (close to Lady D), Andrew Morton who told al Telegraph not to see how the queen can resume her normal public activity. Covid 19 will not go away soon … it would be too risky for her to start over with daily Royal engagements. The brutal truth that his reign actually ended. To tell the truth, the queen at the age of 94 demonstrated in the months of forced lockdown in Windsor that she was able to use new technologies to continue her business: she spoke to the world via video, conversed via Twitter or Skype. A perfect one smart worker royal. Ready, once again, to adapt and go along with the times (and the age) that advances. Queen? Our “invisible” queen more important than ever, Melanie McDonagh’s pen answered Morton Spectator from London. Will he not be able to meet his prime minister in person in the coming months due to Covid19? He can do it over the phone. And then why is a queen who rides at 94 always behaves impeccably, always talks about it, should she leave? Yes, why on earth?
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