King Charles' ABDICATION PLANS LEAK

A HANDOVER DOSSIER IS IN PLACE SHOULD HE DECIDE TO STEP DOWN

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It's been an especially busy few weeks for King Charles, who recently returned from a tour of the USA and Bermuda. Since landing back in the UK, he has carried out multiple engagements, almost every day, including two large-scale Buckingham Palace garden parties, Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday tribute event and last week's State Opening of Parliament in London. “He's 77 and still being treated following his cancer diagnosis,” a royal insider tells New Idea. “He's trying to keep up the pace but he's tired.”

In order to be ready for every eventuality, New Idea can reveal an official 'abdication plan' is being locked in with palace officials. It includes a potential rehearsal for the handing over of the crown to the Prince of Wales, 43.