# The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom

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**Created:** [September 8, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2022-09-08T18:05:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/72 "2022-09-09T03:48:42Z")

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> [@MulderMuffin](#):
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> I wonder if it might not make more sense for The Firm if old Charles steps aside

Just a few years ago, we were debating whether the Queen should have stepped aside for Charles:

> [@Queen Elizabeth is 90. Should she have held power as Queen this long vs letting Charles rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-elizabeth-is-90-should-she-have-held-power-as-queen-this-long-vs-letting-charles-rule/775632):
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> I’m not up on the formalities of letting go of “Queen” power under English law, but Prince Charles is now 68. Is hanging onto power this long the right thing to do?

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.

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