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Well, the popular acceptance of the monarchy seems - at this time - to be one of........er..... acceptance. So I don't know where your supposition comes from that public opinion can somehow force Charles to abdicate at any time. Perhaps you've got referendum fever, having gotten away with one. But there won't be a referendum on this issue unless the Act of Succession is repealed and I don't think even a clown like Boris Johnson would contemplate that.
Charles will certainly become King.... it happens automatically the moment the Queen breathes her last (I don't know how many times I have to repeat that in order to crowbar it into the unreceptive skulls of some people). After that, the only things that can shift him off the throne are death or abdication. I don't think even the most bloody-minded monarch could do anything about death, but if he doesn't want to abdicate nothing in the world can make him.
And if any politician were to try, he'd very quickly find himself on a charge of treason. Images of late night boat rides through Traitors Gate spring to mind. I can think of one PM I'd love that to happen to. Nah... even he's not that stupid.
William will get his turn. He'll have to be patient, that's all. Just like his father.
Well, quite, but you must not underestimate the vitriol that some of these anti-monarchists have towards the whole idea of the monarchy. And with Charles as King, they will find it easier to recruit more people to their cause.
I don’t think anyone seriously doubts that Charles will become King on the death of Her Maj. The worry a great many people will have is whether the public will embrace Charles. This is a serious problem, and if he’s not careful, he will do a lot of damage to the reputation of the monarchy.
I remain supportive of the monarchy because constitutionally, it works very well. However, it is a delicate balance, and it would not take a lot for the public to demand change, which would put pressure on the government to alter the constitution.