Prince Charles, who is said to be ready to take over the management of the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk He is already taking part in a ‘gentle succession’ from his mother, representing the Queen on a growing number of state occasions. Now Prince Charles is stepping into his father’s shoes, too. The Mail on Sunday has learned that the Duke of Edinburgh is privately handing management of Sandringham to his eldest son. The job includes overseeing arable, livestock and fruit farms, property and a 240-acre country park. The 93-year-old Duke is responsible for several estates, including Balmoral, Windsor and Sandringham in Norfolk, where the Royal Family has just enjoyed Christmas.
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Prince Charles is set to take control of the management of Sandringham
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Currently, Prince Philip is responsible for several of the royal estates
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Sources say he started to pass on control of Sandringham this year
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The estate has been a private home for British monarchs since 1862
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