On 27 November 2019, it was rumoured that Queen Elizabeth II may step down from her duties (at the age of 95) as queen and pass it on to her son. As of May 2020 Prince Charles - if true - would become Prince Regent in her stead. These are only rumours since The Queen has stated on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in her speech to Parliament “With the support of my family, rededicate myself to the service of our great country and its people now "and in the years to come".”