Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch that the United Kingdom has ever had.
Her 70th year as queen was feted with thePlatinum Jubileein June.
At 96 years old and 70 years on the throne, some might think she’s ready to retire.
Her husbandPrince Philip retired from royal dutieswhen he was 96 years old in 2017, viaThe New York Times.
Elizabeth, however, is unlikely to retire.
No British monarch has stepped down from the throne due to old age, according toReader’s Digest.
And she could have several years ahead of her; Elizabeth’s mother lived to 101, perCBS News.
And despite him being in mourning for his mother, the Prince of Wales will have a busy schedule.
After that, he’ll be doing a quick visit to the other countries of the United Kingdom.
