The question of whether or not the Queen can skip Charles in favor of William has been a subject of debate for some time. The answer is a resounding no. The 1701 Act of Settlement is the act of Parliament that determines the succession to the throne and requires that a monarch’s heir must be his or her direct successor (and a Protestant). This means that, even if the Queen had desired to skip Charles in favor of William, she did not have the power to choose her successor on a whim.
The Act of Settlement is a crucial part of the British constitution and has been in place since 1701. It states that the succession to the throne must pass to the monarch’s direct heir, which in this case is Charles. This means that, even if the Queen wanted to pass the throne directly to William, she would not be able to do so.
The Act of Settlement also states that the monarch’s heir must be a Protestant. This means that, even if the Queen wanted to pass the throne to William, he would not be eligible to become king until he had converted to Protestantism. This is unlikely to happen, as William is a staunch Catholic.
In conclusion, it is clear that the Queen cannot skip Charles in favor of William. The 1701 Act of Settlement is a crucial part of the British constitution and it is not possible for the Queen to choose her successor on a whim. The Act of Settlement also requires that the monarch’s heir must be a Protestant, which means that William would not be eligible to become king until he had converted to Protestantism. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the Queen will be able to skip Charles in favor of William on 08-Sept-2022.
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