this curse that could lead him to change his name

The queen is dead, long live the king. This Thursday, September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96. The sovereign who reigned over his kingdom for more than 70 years died in balmoral castle, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. This Thursday morning, Buckingham Palace announced that the queen was very ill. A press release stated that she was going to rest in her castle under the supervision of her doctors. Members of the British royal family therefore made the trip to go to the bedside of the queen.

The latter died in the afternoon. The announcement of the Queen’s death also means that his son Charles, until then Prince of Wales, becomes King of England. After 70 years of reign, his mother gives him the place. Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor held the historical record for longest tenure as heir to the United Kingdom. His Majesty has also taken all the necessary precautions and arrangements for this transfer of power. But it could be that the King of England does not keep his first name, Charles.

The Curse of Kings Charles

Charles finally became King of England. He who no longer believed in it is now King Charles. The new king would moreover have planned to undertake many changes in the monarchy. For example, he wants to reduce the costs of the monarchy, as royal expert Angela Levin points out. But before making any decision, the new King of England could decide to change his name. Indeed, King Charles could choose a symbolic name. “The unfortunate memories of Kings Charles I (beheaded in 1649) and Charles II (spectator of the Great Fire of London in 1666) would urge him to be cautious” explains royalty specialist Stéphane Bern. The first name Charles would therefore be a bit cursed for kings. “He could prolong the memory of his grandfather as George VII” added the expert. The very second Queen Elizabeth II dies, Prince Charles becomes king. But the coronation does not take place until several months later. Unlike his mother, Queen at the age of 25, Charles acceded to the throne at the age of 73. Prince William, his eldest son, now takes the title of Prince of Wales and automatically becomes the heir to the throne.