Prince Charles urged to step aside for William

A Daily Mail report at the link below says that Camilla has 60 small, highly personal gifts for her husband Prince Charles (upper picture) when he turns 60 on Friday.

Alas, the one present she can't give him is what he wants most: the crown.

Charles, who is not famed for his sunny disposition, will be only too aware that this milestone could be a millstone.

The birthday is sure to reignite debate about the pros and cons of Charles III. And, even worse, Queen Camilla.

If Queen Elizabeth II lives as long as her mother, Prince Charles will be 80 before he gets his first day as King.

Waiting for your mother to die until you can begin your life's work is a uniquely infantilising role.

Why shouldn’t Prince Charles step aside and let Wills (Prince William - lower picture) on the throne when the Queen dies?

Wills is very popular while Charles is stodgy and a bit of a bore. Actually, he is a big bore.

Traditionalists tell us there is no choice. A hereditary monarchy is not a popularity contest.

If Charles rather than Wills ascends to the throne it may be much more difficult to defend the high annual cost of maintaining the monarchy in the eyes of younger Britons.

The younger, more popular Wills would have a greater chance to maintain enthusiasm for the monarchy. Enthusiasm that will rapidly wane with a King Charles III and a Queen Camilla.

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