The two biggest problems are that a) Charles' father is still alive, and b) he's not king and, while he's technically in line to BECOME king, well over 600 other people (including Charles himself) would have to die first.
Prince William is second in line for the throne, after his father Prince Charles.
After King Charles, Prince William is next in line for the British throne. King Charles is Prince William's father.
Because his wife had no claim to the throne. Charles will claim his throne based on him being Elizabeth's son, not his father's.
On the 27th of March 1625 Charles I succeeded to the throne by the death of his father.
The next in line to the throne after Prince William is his son, Prince George.
He is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince Charles.
On the 27th of March 1625 Charles I succeeded to the throne by the death of his father.
Prince Charles only has to bow to his mother, the Queen. He is first in line the the throne. He does not need to bow to his father because he will be King and his father won't.
The news reports are correct. The newborn son to Prince William and Kate Middleton is third in line for the throne. He will succeed his father, Prince William who will succeed his father Prince Charles. Prince Charles will take the throne when the Queen passes away.
At present Prince William is second in line after his father, Prince Charles
Prince Harry, after his brother, Prince William, who is after his father, Prince Charles.
Prince William is second in line to the British throne, after his father, Prince Charles. See the related question link below.