Why Queen Elizabeth II will never abdicate the throne

She’s 94 years old, but Queen Elizabeth doesn’t plan to step down from the throne – and palace insiders have explained why.

Don’t expect Queen Elizabeth II to leave the throne anytime soon.

Recently, palace insiders told royal expert and Vanity Faircorrespondent Katie Nicholl that the reigning monarch, 94, would “never abdicate” because “it is simply not in her DNA to abandon her people or duty”.

Rumours have been spreading that the British royal was planning to step down next year. Her eldest son Prince Charles, 72, is next in line to the throne, followed by his son Prince William, 38.

According to the outlet, Buckingham Palace’s culture secretary Oliver Dowden has announced details of a four-day “blockbuster weekend of celebrations” to celebrate Elizabeth’s 70-year reign in 2022, squashing any gossip of an abdication.

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To the Queen, abdication is a ‘dirty word’. Picture: Getty Images

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“As a young woman she vowed to serve until her death and that is what she plans to do,” a source told the outlet. “She would never abdicate – to her, it is a dirty word never to be uttered in her presence.”

Elizabeth’s biographer Sally Bedell Smith agreed with the statement.

“Her Majesty will most assuredly not step down when she turns 95 in April 2021, although with the Platinum Jubilee to follow in 2022, she’ll likely want to celebrate her birthday with minimum fuss,” she said. “Unless she becomes incapacitated mentally or physically (which would trigger the Regency Act), she will remain Queen until her death.”

The outlet noted Elizabeth has only been seen twice in public since the lockdown in spring due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, she keeps busy by hosting state visits and carrying out domestic engagements.

The Platinum Jubilee will also be the first time any British monarch has reached the historic milestone.

“The Platinum Jubliee offers an opportunity for the Queen to express her thanks for the support and loyalty Her Majesty has received throughout her reign,” a Buckingham Palace spokesman said. “The Queen hopes that as many people as possible will have the opportunity to join the celebrations.”

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince William, next in line to the throne after his father Prince Charles. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty

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According to the outlet, royal biographer Robert Jobson originally made the claim to True Royalty TV that Elizabeth, who is Britain’s longest-running monarch, would announce her retirement next year.

“I still firmly believe when the Queen becomes 95, that she will step down,” he said.

Jobson also alleged in his book, Charles At Seventy, that anonymous palace officials claimed that Elizabeth could stand aside when she turns 95, giving Charles power to reign in her place. However, Clarence House, the official London residence for Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, denied any allegations that Charles’ official role would change once Elizabeth turns 95.

The Queen – pictured here in 2011 – still works tirelessly at 94. Picture: Getty Images

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In addition, Buckingham Palace sources insisted to Nicholl that Queen Elizabeth “who is in robust health … is looking forward to a national celebration in 2022”.

Elizabeth’s uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. That move forced Elizabeth’s father, King George VI, onto the throne.

George passed away in 1952 at age 56 after battling a long illness. Elizabeth was crowned Queen in 1953 at age 27.

This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission