At 90 years of age, Queen Elizabeth II is battling “heavy cold” triggering concern among Britons over her health. Although Princess Anne said that her mother is feeling “better,” the queen’s health scare had led to speculation whether she will retire from her royal duties.
Succession to the British throne is established by descent, gender (for those born before October 2011), legitimacy and religion. After the queen, the throne will be passed on to her son Prince Charles. But his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is unlikely to become the next queen of England due to her troubled past with Britons over her relationship with Charles while he was still married to Princess Diana.
Duchess of Cornwall Camilla and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton travel in a carriage to Horseguards Parade for the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London, June 11, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Toby Melville