Cancer-Stricken King Charles Won’t Give Up Throne For Prince William

“Charles has made it clear he’s still very much the top dog,” an insider told In Touch, adding the Prince of Wales, 43, “needs to know his place.”

The sovereign — who stood aside for decades to become king until his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in 2022 — also wants his son to wait his turn for the throne.

“His message for William is that he needs to bide his time and show patience and respect instead of chomping at the bit to unseat him,” the source went on.

Charles allegedly “finds it offensive” that the Duke of Cambridge is eagerly waiting in the wings for the coveted crown.

The king’s decision is allegedly “not going over well with William,” as the latter is “stomping his feet over what he sees as a bait-and-switch” situation.

“It really hits a nerve because he doesn’t approve of the way his father is handling things,” the insider added. “That’s ultimately at the core of William’s anger.”

In addition, a palace insider told Rob Shuter‘s Substack in March that Charles “waited a lifetime” to become king, so he’s in no rush to step down.

“Charles will not be seen as pushed,” they noted. “When he steps back, it will be entirely on his terms.”

Plus, since William has been taking on more royal engagements as his father continues to deal with his illness, “in many ways, he’s already king unofficially.”

Charles was the oldest person to assume the British throne and had been the heir apparent since 1952, when his mother was crowned queen. The father-of-two had his grand coronation at Westminster Abbey in May 2023.