King Juan Carlos , 76 , of Spain said he will abdicate the throne and pass the crown to his son . Queen Elizabeth shows no inclination to step down for Prince Charles or Prince William . Consider King George III , who reigned from 1760 until his death in 1820 at the age of 81 . Comment: Historically , British monarchs stay on their thrones until they die . Chernock : Monarchy is about perseverance ; princes might have a long wait .
King Juan Carlos , 76 , of Spain said he will abdicate the throne and pass the crown to his son . Queen Elizabeth shows no inclination to step down for Prince Charles or Prince William . Comment: Historically , British monarchs stay on their thrones until they die . Chernock : Monarchy is about perseverance ; princes might have a long wait .