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.

Will Charles be skipped as king?

No: Charles will become King the moment the Queen dies. The Accession Council merely acknowledges and proclaims that he is the new King, following the death of the Queen. It is not necessary for the monarch to be crowned in order to become King: Edward VIII reigned as King without ever being crowned.

Can Queen pass over Charles?

The whole Charles thing

While the Queen could abdicate in favor of Prince William, there is no historical precedent for passing over the current Prince of Wales (the traditional “on-deck” role) in favor of his child. Take a look at these candid, rarely seen photos of the royal family.