Palace reshuffle as the Queen passes more royal responsibilities to Prince Charles

[hrmjustin]

Nicole Morley

A merging of palace staff has begun, which sees Prince Charles' aide become the media chief for the entire Royal household.

The heir to the throne will also accompany his mother to the beaches of Normandy later this year.

The trip is to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Charles accompanying the Queen on the trip further adds to speculation that it may be the monarch's final engagement overseas.

A French government official, who was involved with organising the D-Day anniversary events, revealed that: "We have been told this will probably be the Queen's last official foreign visit."

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/454775/Palace-reshuffle-as-the-Queen-passes-more-royal-responsibilities-to-Prince-Charles

God save the Queen and God bless her.

[herding cats]

1. She's been queen for almost 62 years now

I kind of thought at this point she'd go all in and try to out stay Victoria's record of just over 63 & 1/2 years.

I hope she's well and there's not some health concern.

[hrmjustin]

2. I think she will stay to death but I think she realizes she can't do as much as she did.

[herding cats]

5. You're probably right and make a good point.

She's 87 now I believe, I'm sure the required traveling of her position must be exhausting to her at times.

[SoCalDem]

16. and she would not want to be away if her husband is ill

He is not well at all..

[jberryhill]

40. What was Victoria's secret for longevity?

[Morning Dew]

41. lingerie. n/m

[muriel_volestrangler]

43. Not much, really - she died aged 81; it was that she became queen aged 18

Elizabeth is already the longest lived British (or English or Scottish) monarch at 87.

[herding cats]

44. Victoria wasn't older, she just became queen at a younger age.

Victoria was 18 and Elizabeth was 26 when they became queens.

[monmouth3]

3. She is probably just tired of it all and wants to semi-retire. The Prince will do fine...n/t

[hrmjustin]

4. I agree.

[Cleita]

6. Isn't it time junior got a real job anyway? n/t

[okaawhatever]

39. lolz. I wonder what the Republicans would say about a 'taker' like Prince Charles. Gov't housing,

gov't health care doesn't work full time. They'd surely have a problem with him.

[pansypoo53219]

7. giving the queens consort a rest too.

[hrmjustin]

14. I am sure he might like retirement.

[Kaleva]

8. Prince Charles-"he is the longest serving heir apparent in British history....

having held the position since 1952.[3] He is also the oldest heir to the throne since 1714."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles,_Prince_of_Wales

It's quite possible Queen Elizabeth could reign for another 10 years or so with Prince Charles taking on more and more duties.

[hrmjustin]

13. And then he might decide to let his son do it.

[Luminous Animal]

17. Get rid of the parasitic institution altogether.

[hrmjustin]

18. Makes too much money for them. The British people want it.

[Luminous Animal]

25. What kind of money?

[hrmjustin]

26. Tourism.

[Luminous Animal]

27. Tourists never get to see the royals. Only the buildings.

Ousting them from the buildings would save money and, perhaps, be even more lucrative. Once their gone, the interiors of those buildings would be wide open to tourist exploitation.

[hrmjustin]

28. I think the fairy tale story is what gets some to come. The brits will never get rid of them.

[Luminous Animal]

29. Hire actors. It would be cheaper. And I know plenty of "Brits" who would like to see them gone.

By the way... what makes you so swoony.

[hrmjustin]

30. I am not Swoony for the royals. I just have a respect for the UK.

[Luminous Animal]

33. What have the royals done to garner your respect?

[hrmjustin]

34. I said I have respect for the UK. The Monarchy is their tradition.

[Luminous Animal]

35. What, specifically, has the UK done to garner your respect?

Their stiff upper lips? Benny Hill? Their brutal and parasitical treatment of their colonies?

[hrmjustin]

36. Why?

[Luminous Animal]

37. Why what? You claimed the UK deserves your respect. Why?

[hrmjustin]

38. Mainly for their ability to survive WW2.

[FarCenter]

45. You should admire the Russians more

Most of WW II was fought on the Eastern Front.

[bklyncowgirl]

9. It must suck to be Chuck

I mean here he is, a man close to retirement age waiting for his mother to die so he can finally do the job he was born to do. Talk about conflicted.

[polichick]

11. Literally born to do!

[hrmjustin]

15. Yeah that has got to be hard on him.

[Luminous Animal]

19. Poor little rich boy. Always a prince. Never a king.

[1000words]

20. He got the shaft, for sure.

[hrmjustin]

22. I would not want the job.

[1000words]

23. It's not like you can be sacked

[hrmjustin]

24. I think you can. I think there is a mechanism put in after the civil war. Not too sure.

[Luminous Animal]

31. Yes indeed. Waving from balconies. A trot out in your carriage once or twice a year

to wave to your minions. Noticing the made forgot to dust the crown jewels. Such a burden.

[hrmjustin]

32. my arm might get tired. Besides I am Gay band they don't seem that gay friendly.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

42. don't forget cutting ribbons

and free trips to exotic places

[LiberalEsto]

46. I suspect Camilla has been a deterrent to his ascension nt

[1000words]

12. "We mean it, man ..."

[Luminous Animal]

21. !