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The only reason Charles would step down as King as he 'wants his time on the throne'


Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication after 52 years on the throne - could King Charles follow in his footsteps and hand over to Prince William?

Following the shock news of Queen Margrethe of Denmark's, 83, abdication, speculation grew as to whether a decision to step away from the throne would be something King Charles would ever consider. The suggestion that King Charles may follow in the Danish Queen's footsteps was refuted by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Jennie explained: "The most likely reason for Queen Margretheā€˜s decision is the major surgery she had on her back recently as she is clearly feeling her age.

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