Prince Charles

[Kiltbear]

And she will need four lucky horseshoes

[Magnus Sporrano]

I am proud to be British and proud to be a Royalist - always have been and always will be. Along with many of my fellow countrymen and women, I believe that Charles, if he is to marry 'that woman', should renounce his right to The Throne.

For all of his faults, William seems to be a well-rounded young man. It's not like being a royal has any major requirements beyond good conduct in the public eye anymore. Charles could do worse than renounce his right to the throne and let William up to bat next.

[Doc Hudson]

Alright Hamish and other Royalist, I'm a Jacobite myself, here is a question for you.

Do you think the Monarchy will survive much longer? Since the House of Lords was abolished recently, can the Monarchy itself be far behind?

Personally, I think Charles ascension to the throne could sound the death-knell for the Crown. I think William should follow his grandmother.

[Hamish]

Alright Hamish and other Royalist, I'm a Jacobite myself, here is a question for you.

Do you think the Monarchy will survive much longer? Since the House of Lords was abolished recently, can the Monarchy itself be far behind?

Personally, I think Charles ascension to the throne could sound the death-knell for the Crown. I think William should follow his grandmother.

I am inclined to agree with you, Doc, although the House of Lords has not actually been abolished!

Charles' behaviour is a disgrace to the Monarchy and to his Line. If he were to renounce his right of accession, the future of The Monarchy would, more than likely, be strengthened.

It is possible that William will be our last Sovereign, at least in an office that in any way resembles that which now exists.

There are times when I am very glad I am as old as I am!

[Raphael]

I still cannot believe that he is allowed to become King of Enlgand in the future. If Edward the 8th gave up his throne, I think Charles should move on and let Prince William to become King.

I have faith in William that he is going to restore the glory of the Monarchy.

[Shane]

It's not really as easy as everyone seems to think. In the past any British monarch that has abdicated (it's only happened twice) has had to renounce the right of succession for his heirs and successors as well. If Charles gives up his place in the line of succession, William and Harry might have to as well.

On the subject of Camilla, it is only intended that she become Princess Consort. If she and Charles are married when he acceeds to the throne, then she will automatically become Queen Consort. Only an Act of Parliament could stop it. The government at the time will have to decide her fate.

Finally, I think people in general are far too hard on Charles. Marital difficulties aside, his lifelong dedication to charity work is astounding. Diana is remembered fondly for her work with AIDS charities and in the fight to ban landmines. Charles has worked with hundreds of charities, founding and funding many of them. No other Prince of Wales has done so much good, not because he had to but because he wanted to.

Just my views on the matter, feel free to disagree.

Shane