Royal Expert Busts A Major Myth About Prince Charles’ Current Duties
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By Melissa Willets/Aug. 11, 2022 1:36 pm EST
Of course, the Queen has ruled Britain for an astonishing 70 years, a milestone that makes her the longest-serving monarch in history after French King Louis XIV. As such, her firstborn son, Prince Charles, is also the longest-serving heir apparent to the throne ever (via Forbes). And while he may be chomping at the bit to get his turn in the spotlight, recent reports that the Prince of Wales has all but taken over all of his mother’s royal duties in light of her health struggles is categorically untrue according to an expert.
But now, another commentator is speaking out to dispute this account.
A regent is unnecessary since the Queen is mentally with it
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Meanwhile, according to Royal Central, Britain last had a regent in the 1800s when mental illness rendered King George III unable to rule. His heir, King George IV stopped in as Regent in 1811 and later took over as king in 1820.
