Wednesday, November 13, 2013

"Charles ready for pension, still in line for job"

"Prince Charles plans to claim the government pension he qualifies for when he turns 65 on Thursday, but he still hasn't started the job he was born to do."
The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II has been heir to the throne since his mother became monarch in 1952, when he was 3. He is the longest-waiting heir apparent in Britain's history, overtaking Queen Victoria's son, Edward VII, two years ago.

Charles became a grandfather earlier this year with the birth of Prince George, the first child born to Prince William and his wife, Kate.

Palace officials said Wednesday that Charles will contribute the government pension to a charity that helps elderly people.

The future king is entitled to about 110 pounds ($175) per week because of his service in the Royal Navy and voluntary contributions he has made.

As Prince of Wales, he certainly doesn't need the pension fund. He enjoys control of the lucrative Duchy of Cornwall, a vast holding established in 1337 by King Edward II to provide income for his heir. It brings Charles millions each year.
AP

7 comments:

john said...

Spite and sheer determination will see that lady bury her son. Go Liz!

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Amartel said...

Well the article says he gets a pension because of his military service and voluntary contributions, not because of a job he's not doing. Nobody really likes him over there. He'll be a placeholder between Queen Elizabeth and King William. Unless he falls off a horse or something and dies early.

Methadras said...

Oh, he's such a charitable little fellow.

Michael Haz said...

This is what happens when one is in line to become head of the Church of England, then divorces his beautiful wife so that he can marry Mr. Ed.

Bad career move, Chuck.

Evi L. Bloggerlady said...

Give Queen Elizabeth credit, she is trying to outlive that jug eared simpleton so her grandson can take over.

deborah said...

My cousin the Anglophile says Queen Victoria loves being queen so much she'll never give it up.