The Queen could ‘retire’ from her royal duties in just 18 months time, passing the role to her son Prince Charles, according to reports.
The Monarch will turn 95 in April 2021, the age her husband Prince Philip was when he stepped back from his royal duties two years ago.
Sources say that while words such as “regime change” are banned, there is an understanding that she will step back at some point, reports the Sun.
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According to the newspaper she may use this milestone to “retire” from her official work, but still remain as Monarch.
This means Prince Charles will become Prince Regent, when an heir to the throne acts as the monarch officially in place of the sovereign.