Prince Charles jokes about rumors he’ll bypass being king during speech
Will Charles be king? Prince Charles jokes about the ongoing belief that his son Prince William will be the next monarch
![Will Prince Charles be King?—Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall leave after attending the opening ceremony of the sixth session of the Senedd at The Senedd on October 14, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZewQR8rtiu5wrvEyDEGQPT-415-80.jpg)
Prince Charles joked about the ongoing rumors that he'll abdicate in favor of his son Prince William, during his speech. The Prince threw out some of his most outrageous one-liners ever in his appearance at the Prince's Trust Awards Trophy Ceremony.
- Prince Charles made the awkward joke while telling an unexpected anecdote about an iconic store.
- The royal showed his sense of humor by joking about all of that speculation.
- In other royal news, Prince William and Kate Middleton's ‘gentle PDA’ photos elevate couple to ‘relationship goals’
Prince Charles made the joke during his speech at the Prince's Trust Awards Trophy Ceremony in St James Palace. The Prince's Trust is a charity that aims to help young people into jobs, education, and training—with free courses and support.
The heir to the British throne was thanking various sponsors of the event and shared a story about a trip he made to a local TJ Maxx (TK Maxx in the UK) store.
The Prince described how, as he was having a private tour, swathes of shoppers waited outside so they could get their shopping done. The story was heard by guests including actor Richard E. Grant and Vogue UK's editor-in-chief Edward Enninful.
He said, "I remember there were an enormous number of people who were trying to get in, as they were waiting for me to get out!" He then added, with perfect comedic timing, "Story of my life..."
A post shared by Clarence House (@clarencehouse)
A photo posted by on
Although this joke could be deemed a bit insensitive as it's in the wake of the Queen spending a night in hospital, only days after the Queen’s health worried royal fans as ‘seasonal cold’ ends her Northern Ireland trip.
However, it's becoming increasingly evident that the members of the Royal Family, her majesty included, have a pretty wicked sense of humor. The Queen herself is known to have a dry wit.
Sign up for the woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
A prime example was when Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told her that she was, "quite the hit" at the G7 in June 2021. He told her, "Everyone was talking about you at dinner the next night"
The Queen responded quick as a whip, "Oh lord, were they really?"
Another prime example of the family's wit is the time Princess Anne was mistaken for Prince Charles and her reaction was excellent.
Although the speculation continues about who'll be the head of the firm next, it's good to see that they're able to joke about it all!
Aoife is an Irish journalist and writer with a background in creative writing, comedy, and TV production.
Formerly woman&home's junior news editor and a contributing writer at Bustle, her words can be found in the Metro, Huffpost, Delicious, Imperica and EVOKE.
Her poetry features in the Queer Life, Queer Love anthology.
Outside of work you might bump into her at a garden center, charity shop, yoga studio, lifting heavy weights, or (most likely) supping/eating some sort of delicious drink/meal.
-
32 dining room ideas for a stylish, welcoming space
Looking for fresh and exciting ways to liven up your dining room interiors? We've got you covered
By Elena Kiratzi Published
-
5 award-winning products and brands given special recognition by our panel of beauty experts
These beauty brands and products have gone above and beyond, winning our special seal of approval
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Published
-
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s ‘unusual’ decision for George, Charlotte and Louis as they ‘can’t undo destiny’
The Prince and Princess of Wales's parenting approach is reportedly quite 'unusual' and they're following in the Middletons' footsteps
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Dame Shirley Bassey just broke protocol in front of King Charles and reacted with an ‘instinctive’ move
Shirley Bassey broke protocol at a prestigious ceremony with King Charles at Windsor Castle though, thankfully, he didn't seem to mind
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Princess Anne's nickname for King Charles is unusual to say the least but it reflects their 'very close' bond
The Princess Royal has the sweetest nickname for her brother King Charles and has been described by an expert as his 'right-hand woman'
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Queen Camilla and King Charles’s ‘competition’ at home is remarkably unroyal and it really kicks off this time of year
Queen Camilla once revealed that she and King Charles get 'competitive' over a hobby that many fans might not imagine them doing
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Prince George and Princess Charlotte's ‘nightmare’ before meeting Taylor Swift that caused some ‘stress and panic’
George and Charlotte met Taylor Swift at Wembley on Prince William's 42nd birthday but their schedule reportedly didn't quite go to plan
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate and William 'shaken to the core' amid 'testing time' - but they're 'stronger than ever'
The Wales family have faced hard times recently - but a royal expert says that Kate and William's bond is 'stronger than ever'
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
Carole Middleton supported by Prince William at Royal Ascot amid awkward moment Kate’s faced before
Carole Middleton has attended Ascot for the first time since 2022 and Prince William came to her rescue after a brief mishap
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton's action shot of George, Charlotte and Louis for William's 42nd birthday is the best royal family photo we've seen
The Prince of Wales's 42nd birthday photo features his three children and it's a fun departure from the royal pictures we usually see
By Emma Shacklock Published