Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales is the Queen's eldest male son. Therefore he is FIRST in line to the throne. Until Prince Charles had children of his own, his younger brothers Princes Andrew and Edward were second and third in line to the throne. However, since the births of Princes William and Harry, who are direct descendents of the heir-apparent (Charles) they have now replaced their uncles and become second and third in line of succession, respectively.
Prince Charles - the future King Charles III
Yes, he has to be alive to be King. He couldn't rule if he was dead now could he? If he dies before his mother his eldest son, Prince William will become King.
Prince Charles will become King when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, dies.
Prince Charles (1948- ) will become King either upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ) or if she decides to abdicate. However, if he dies before his mother then the throne will pass to his eldest son, Prince William (1982- ). If he does become King then he will become Charles III. The last King Charles we had in this country was Charles II (1630-1685).
William
The Prince of Wales will become King and will probably take the title Charles III
He can...... But if he were to abdicate then he would not.
Prince Charles cannot become King until his mother, Queen Elizabeth, dies. or abdicates the throne
It is likely that Prince William will become King after his father, Prince Charles.
The Restoration: 1660
Not only can he, he will, when Elizabeth dies. Charles is the heir apparent.
Prince Charles (1948- ) will become King either upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ) or if she decides to abdicate. However, if he dies before his mother then the throne will pass to his eldest son, Prince William (1982- ). If he does become King then he will become Charles III. The last King Charles we had in this country was Charles II (1630-1685).