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Queen Elizabeth 'to abdicate and make Charles king'

Queen Elizabeth has reportedly told her inner circle she will abdicate and make Charles king in all but name if she's still on the throne when she turns 95.

The Sun reports the monarch will ask for a piece of legislation to grant her eldest son full power to reign while she is still alive.

The Queen spotted goofing around with Kate Middleton. Source: Getty
The Queen spotted goofing around with Kate Middleton. Source: Getty

According to royal commentator Robert Jobson, preperations for the transitions of the Crown are gaining pace.

He told the Mail On Sunday that Palace communications staff have been ordered to be "up to speed" on the 1937 Regency Act - that's the bill that grants power to the heir apparent.

The Queen takes a contemplative walk at a beach. Source: Getty
The Queen takes a contemplative walk at a beach. Source: Getty

"I understand the Queen has given the matter considerable thought and believes that, if she is still alive at 95, she will seriously consider passing the reign to Charles," My Jobson said.

However Clarence House, the official residence of the Prince of Wales, has made no comment about so-called Plan Regency.

The Queen looks lovingly at her husband. Source: Getty
The Queen looks lovingly at her husband. Source: Getty

At 91, queen Elizabeth is the oldest and longest-serving monarach after her Coronation in 1953.

Last month, her husband Prince Philip officially retired from public duties at the age of 96.

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