Queen Elizabeth II's Unfinished Business Following Tragic Death Laid Bare; King Charles III To Cease THESE, As Well?
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 last month, leaving the royal family and fans behind. Her death reunited the world again, as Buckingham Palace welcomed everyone throughout the mourning period and State Funeral.
The aforesaid events to honor Queen Elizabeth II remembered the 21,000 engagements she carried out over her reign, making everyone love her even more because of her works for her people until her death.
However, it was revealed that the late monarch had "unfinished business" with regard to royal charities.
The Telegraph reported that hundreds of charities currently have no patron following Queen Elizabeth II's death. It noted that King Charles III did not receive them automatically, leaving the charities in limbo.
But the research conducted by the news outlet disclosed that these charities might cease with the new monarch's desire to slim down the monarchy. High-profile charities are already in talks to plan out what would be next for them after the Queen died, but the smaller charities reportedly have not heard anything yet.
Among the charities that reached out to the Palace include Girlguides. A spokesman for the group said it would announce a new patron "when appropriate."
Royal family expert Joe Little said, "It will be up to King Charles III to decide how to distribute any patronages reallocated by his mother. Given his alleged desire for a slimmed-down monarchy, some patronages may cease."
Still, a Buckingham Palace source has since revealed that charities are being contacted but organizing them would be a long process.
It is worth noting that Queen Elizabeth II inherited over 433 charities from King George VI. When she turned 90, it was disclosed that she was formally linked to 100 of which.
What Happens to Royal Patronages Now?
Following the Queen's death, King Charles III formally announced he could not have the majority of patronages.
He explained that he could not give so much of his time and energy to charities and issues as he would like to be a dedicated monarch. Instead, he plans to give it to the trusted hands of others.
Passing down the patronages has been a normal process in the monarchy. When Prince Philip died, some of his 992 patronages were redistributed to the members of the royal family.
However, some of them ended abruptly as they lost their royal patron.
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