King Charles Books U.S. Trip, As Abdication Chatter Hits Fever Pitch

King Charles the Third will visit the United States on April 28 for a slimmed-down, three-day tour marking America’s 250th anniversary — with stops in Washington and New York, but no California visit.Palace aides say the lighter schedule reflects the 77-year-old monarch’s ongoing cancer treatment. The decision to skip a West Coast leg will inevitably spark fresh speculation about the family rift.Meanwhile, abdication chatter is growing.On TalkTV, Jeremy Kyle said: “I think it's so bad the King might have to stand aside,” adding, “Maybe, the best thing he can do is fall on his sword to ensure the continuation of the monarchy.”Royal biographer Andrew Lownie agreed: “I think it may be the only way to clean out the stables and start afresh.”Andrew Morton warned of a “slow-motion car crash,” adding: “You can’t be magical and under investigation at the same time." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and-gossip--4522904/support.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.