“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” Buckingham Palace declared in astatement.

In other words, he plans to be king until he dies, like his mother did before him.

“Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell.

King Charles III looking on

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“The queen’s funeral went like clockwork and set a high bar,” the source said.

King Charles III looking on

The Prince and Princess of Wales have already begun to prepare George for life as heir to the throne.

William, however, hasn’t dropped any hints about what his kingly name will be.

At one point, William was asked, “The first William was William the Conqueror.

Prince George looking on

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She will also be crowned alongside her husband at his own coronation.

The castle is currently being renovated, which is not expected to be complete until 2027.

Prince William looking on

And when he became the Duke of Cornwall, he took over the Duchy of Cornwall.

When he is crowned king, William will stand to inherit yet again.

On top of all that, the monarch does not have to pay inheritance tax.

Prince William smiling

That said, since 1993, Charles III and Elizabeth II have paid income tax voluntarily.

William will also be called upon to participate in several ceremonies outside of his own all-important coronation.

The immediate ceremony will be the official proclaiming of William as king in front of the Accession Council.

Princess of Wales smiling

In fact, that source added, “I think his coronation will look and feel quite different.”

Because her technical title is Camilla, Queen Consort, she’s instead in line for another title.

According toThe Independent, any queen consort who is widowed then becomes queen dowager.

Princess Charlotte at event

Prince William smiling

Prince William looking on

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince William and Princess Catherine

Queen Camilla at ceremony