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<\/div>King Charles won’t be stepping aside for Prince William anytime in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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<\/div>\nMay 6 2026, Published 11:33 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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King Charles Is Still ‘Top Dog’ in the Royal Family<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/mugxdyLGJ\/0x0\/cancer-stricken-king-charles-refuse-give-up-throne-prince-william-future-monarch-1-1778079744082.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nPrince William is second in line to the British throne.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\n\u201cCharles has made it clear he\u2019s still very much the top dog,\u201d an insider told In Touch<\/em><\/a>, adding the Prince of Wales, 43, \u201cneeds to know his place.\u201d<\/p>\nThe sovereign \u2014 who stood aside for decades to become king until his mother, Queen Elizabeth II<\/strong><\/a>, died in 2022 \u2014 also wants his son to wait his turn for the throne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nArticle continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Prince William Is Eager to Be King<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/YcHtPajcP\/0x0\/cancer-stricken-king-charles-refuse-give-up-throne-prince-william-future-monarch-2-1778079751142.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nKing Charles met with Donald Trump during his U.S. tour last month.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\n\u201cHis 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.<\/p>\n
Charles allegedly \u201cfinds it offensive” that the Duke of Cambridge is eagerly waiting in the wings for the coveted crown<\/a>. <\/p>\nThe king’s decision is allegedly \u201cnot going over well with William,\u201d as the latter is \u201cstomping his feet over what he sees as a bait-and-switch\u201d situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really hits a nerve because he doesn\u2019t approve of the way his father is handling things,\u201d the insider added. \u201cThat\u2019s ultimately at the core of William\u2019s anger.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nMORE ON:<\/p>\n
Prince William<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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King Charles Was Diagnosed With a Form of Cancer in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/MunaizlzA\/0x0\/cancer-stricken-king-charles-refuse-give-up-throne-prince-william-future-monarch-4-1778079757069.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nQueen Elizabeth died in 2022 after 70 years on the throne.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
King Charles ‘Waited a Lifetime’ to Be Monarch<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/PSm1qkGCi\/0x0\/cancer-stricken-king-charles-refuse-give-up-throne-prince-william-future-monarch-5-1778079761879.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nKing Charles announced he had cancer in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nIn addition, a palace insider told Rob Shuter<\/strong>‘s Substack in March that Charles “waited a lifetime” to become king, so he’s in no rush to step down.<\/p>\n“Charles will not be seen as pushed,\u201d they noted. \u201cWhen he steps back, it will be entirely on his terms.\u201d<\/p>\n
Plus, since William has been taking on more royal engagements as his father continues to deal with his illness, \u201cin many ways, he\u2019s already king unofficially<\/a>.”<\/p>\n
<\/div>Prince William is second in line to the British throne.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\u201cCharles has made it clear he\u2019s still very much the top dog,\u201d an insider told In Touch<\/em><\/a>, adding the Prince of Wales, 43, \u201cneeds to know his place.\u201d<\/p>\n The sovereign \u2014 who stood aside for decades to become king until his mother, Queen Elizabeth II<\/strong><\/a>, died in 2022 \u2014 also wants his son to wait his turn for the throne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n King Charles met with Donald Trump during his U.S. tour last month.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n \u201cHis 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.<\/p>\n Charles allegedly \u201cfinds it offensive” that the Duke of Cambridge is eagerly waiting in the wings for the coveted crown<\/a>. <\/p>\n The king’s decision is allegedly \u201cnot going over well with William,\u201d as the latter is \u201cstomping his feet over what he sees as a bait-and-switch\u201d situation.<\/p>\n \u201cIt really hits a nerve because he doesn\u2019t approve of the way his father is handling things,\u201d the insider added. \u201cThat\u2019s ultimately at the core of William\u2019s anger.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MORE ON:<\/p>\n Prince William<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Want OK! each day? Sign up here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Queen Elizabeth died in 2022 after 70 years on the throne.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n King Charles announced he had cancer in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n In addition, a palace insider told Rob Shuter<\/strong>‘s Substack in March that Charles “waited a lifetime” to become king, so he’s in no rush to step down.<\/p>\n “Charles will not be seen as pushed,\u201d they noted. \u201cWhen he steps back, it will be entirely on his terms.\u201d<\/p>\n Plus, since William has been taking on more royal engagements as his father continues to deal with his illness, \u201cin many ways, he\u2019s already king unofficially<\/a>.”<\/p>\nPrince William Is Eager to Be King<\/h2>\n
<\/div>King Charles Was Diagnosed With a Form of Cancer in 2024<\/h2>\n
<\/div>King Charles ‘Waited a Lifetime’ to Be Monarch<\/h2>\n
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