The only reason Charles would step down as King as he 'wants his time on the throne'
ok.co.ukFollowing the shock news of Queen Margrethe of Denmark's, 83, abdication, speculation grew as to whether a decision to step away from the throne would be something King Charles would ever consider.
While we do not know what will happen in the years to come, it is important to point out that monarchy in the UK and European monarchies are very different.
While crowned heads, like Queen Margrethe, are proclaimed by the Prime Minister, Kings and Queens in the UK take an oath and are consecrated during their Coronation meaning it is a far more religious undertaking and one that is a lifetime commitment to God.The suggestion that King Charles may follow in the Danish Queen's footsteps was refuted by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond.
Speaking exclusively to OK!, Jennie explained: "The most likely reason for Queen Margrethe‘s decision is the major surgery she had on her back recently as she is clearly feeling her age. "Over the years, she has shown that she's quite a radical, modern thinking queen – having decided to take royal titles away from her second son’s children. "She is on record as saying in the past that she had no intention of abdicating, and that she regarded the job as one for life, just like our Queen.
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