Queen Elizabeth is said to be getting ready to step down from the throne as Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles are taking on new leadership roles. With this, many are speculating that the Queen is already preparing her son to be her successor.

As reported by Celeb Dirty Laundry, the Queen might already abdicate the throne because of her poor health and because of this, the heir will succeed her in the name of Charles. It looks like a new king will be crowned soon.

The report also added that Queen Elizabeth was noticeably absent during the family's Christmas service at the Sandringham Estate. It was Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles who led the royal family in the church service. Prince Philip was able to attend despite the Queen's absence.

Well, many people have noticed that the Queen is slowly delegating royal duties to some members of the royal family. As a matter of fact, it seems like Charles is also stepping up these days since the Queen is ill because of terrible colds.

It has been reported before that Queen Elizabeth has handed down her 25 national charities to Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry. This is the first time that people have noticed that the Queen has been passing some of her royal duties to the members of the royal family, as per USWeekly.

And now, Prince Charles has been stepping up for the Queen. In fact, there is a report saying that the Duke of Cornwall will be making most of the public appearances in the coming days while the Queen was advised to stay indoors.

Sources claimed last time that the Queen actually wants her grandson, Prince William to be her successor but it looks like that will not happen. Prince Charles stepped up together with his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles. Charles also delivered a very poignant Christmas speech over the weekend.

If Queen Elizabeth will really relinquish the crown, then Prince Charles will be the oldest heir to succeed her for the British throne.