King Charles III, the venerable monarch who recently marked his 75th year in the company of cherished family and friends, finds himself counselled to bestow extra care upon his well-being amid swirling conjectures about the monarchy's destiny.
An astrologer, hailed as the "Living Nostradamus," ventures a prophecy, suggesting that Britain's sovereign may step down owing to advanced age.
Despite an apparent nonchalance to the conjectures surrounding the monarchy's fate, the royal family remains vigilant, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the King's well-being and fitness.
Beyond the soothsayer's assertions, certain royal commentators and historians opine that the newly crowned King, who assumed the throne alongside Queen Camilla in May, plays the role of a 'caretaker,' ensuring the throne's continuity for his eldest son, Prince William.
Marlene Koenig, a distinguished royal historian specializing in British and European royalty, posits that the new King acknowledges the brevity of his reign compared to Queen Elizabeth II's but remains resolute in fulfilling his duty to safeguard the throne for future generations.
The fortune teller further posits that King Charles's son, William, may not ascend to the throne due to mysterious circumstances, challenging the conventional belief.
Meanwhile, another fortune teller, Jemima Packington, renowned for predicting the Queen's demise, contends that Charles will soon pass the reins to Prince William.
"Somebody's going to replace them. There's nothing more certain than that," asserts Dr. Bob Morris, an honorary senior research associate at UCL's Constitution Unit, providing an insider perspective.
In a parallel vein, author and historian Hilary Mantel, during an interview, advances the notion that William might be the final reigning British monarch, with his son, Prince George, foregoing the crown.
Contrary to these conjectures, Athos Salome, claiming the mantle of the famed French Nostradamus, suggests that Charles might imminently relinquish his position, dismissing the prospect of William, the heir apparent, ascending to the throne.