Prince Charles’s time on the throne to end sooner than expected

Prince Charles has been in the waiting to become the next king since a long while now after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Even though the heir apparent could soon finally become the next British monarch, his reign may not last as long as his mother’s.

In an interview with Express UK, Marlene Koeing revealed why she thinks the transition of the Prince of Wales to the Duke of Cambridge will be quick.

"Charles' reign is not going to be that long. Of course, he's 70 and could live another 30 years. I think they will have the transition. The next king will have a much longer reign,” she said.

Koeing further explained that once Charles becomes the king, Prince William’s standing in the monarchy would also change.

"The moment Charles is king, William will become Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay. Cornwall, of course, for the English heir. Rothesay for Scotland. However, he doesn't stop being Duke of Cambridge,” she said.

"It was similar when Edward VII succeeded Queen Victoria. His only surviving son, the future George V, was the Duke of York. So he was styled, for nine months, as Duke of Cornwall and York,” Koeing said.

"That was until he was created Prince of Wales in November 1901. Most likely, at first, William will be styled as the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge,” she added.