King Charles has, in his few years as monarch, focused on modernizing the monarchy and has been widely praised for it. At the same time, Prince William and Kate have focused on normalizing their role as Prince and Princess of Wales, and raising their children as “normal” as possible.

As Prince William has already represented his father several times. The fact that he has succeeded in stepping in for his father, as well as managed to handle the complicated situation with his brother, Prince Harry, in what many would call a proper way, while still managing to be a loving and dedicated father, leads many to believe that he is ready to become king.

“The crown will never have felt closer”

Now, royal commentator Katie Nicholl states that for William, the throne is edging closer and closer.

“The crown will never have felt closer to the Prince than it does now,” she told The Mirror. “His father’s illness has been a stark reminder that it’s his turn next, and it may not be too far in the distant future.”