However it comes down to what Charles, as King, decides to do and whether or not he will grant his son the title. Prince William is widely expected to be the next Prince of Wales as the eldest son of Prince Charles. Who will become the Prince of Wales now Charles is King? READ MORE: Everything cancelled or closed following Queen Elizabeth II's deathįollowing the death of the Queen, a gap has been left for the Prince of Wales title as Charles begins his new role. The heir to the throne traditionally holds the title, despite Charles becoming heir six years earlier in 1952. The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire on Thursday (September 8) afternoon with Charles and Anne said to both be by her side at the time.Īs the eldest son of the Monarch, the former Prince of Wales received the title from the Queen in 1958. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles automatically became King.
