Why camilla cannot be queen

However, almost seven decades later, with a handful of scandals and some unsavory details revealed about his marriage to Princess Diana, it looks like the British public is a bit wary of accepting him as their new leader. Additionally, many folks are not too thrilled about his wife, Duchess Camilla Parker Bowles as the new Queen of England.

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla tied the knot in after a nearly 40 year-long on-again, off-again relationship. It was one that overlapped with both of their respective marriages. Tough crowd. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall tied the knot in Though the duchess loves everything about being royal, she has been very pleased with the additions of Duchess Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle to the family.

Prince William could only become King if Prince Charles chose to abdicate. The line of succession to the throne is regulated by Parliament and cannot be altered by the monarchy. The only other scenario in which The Duke of Cambridge could become King when the Queen dies is if his father, Charles — who is 71 — died before the Queen.

Prince William will be King one day, but not yet. Credit: Getty. If this were to happen then Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, would become take on a role similar to that of a Queen before Camilla. Your Guide to Eclipse Season. Step Right Up. Tim Graham Getty Images. Chris Jackson Getty Images. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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