The Queen is set to be the last female monarch over the UK for decades to come, royal author Clive Irving has claimed. The royal commentator and journalist noted the Queen only has immediate male successors, which means there won’t be a female monarch in the UK until at least the end of Prince George’s reign.
Mr Irving, the author of The Last Queen, told Australia’s Today Extra: “She’s one of three outstanding figures in history who were Queens.
“It’s a very emotional idea, I think.
“The whole history of queens in England will end with this one.”
The journalist also made a similar statement in his book, where he claimed: “Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history and will likely be the last queen of England.”
Mr Irving also believes the end of the Queen’s reign could be the beginning of the end for the monarchy, as younger generation are keener on questioning the role of the Crown in their lives.
A YouGov survey published in early December showed people aged between 18 to 24 are more in favour of an elected head of state than the older generations.
Out of the 1626 Britons polled between October 2 and 4, 34 percent spoke in favour of an elected head of state while 42 preferred to continue to live in a constitutional monarchy.
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Among people aged between 25 to 49, 24 percent were in favour of republicanism while 62 said to favour the Crown.
And 20 percent of those polled aged between 50 and 64 spoke in favour of an elected head of state against 72 percent who prefer to see the Royal Family leading the country.
People older than 64 spoke overwhelmingly in favour of monarchy.
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Mr Irving’s warning comes as the Queen is to enter her 70th year on the throne.
The monarch ascended to the throne on February 6 1952, following the untimely death of her father King George VI.
The Queen, who was then travelling throughout the Commonwealth in a whirlwind tour with Prince Philip, returned in haste to take on the new role after a period of mourning.
Her televised coronation ceremony took place in June the following year.
The Queen, who is now the head of state of 16 countries, has already set out plans to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
The events taking place over a four-day bank holiday will reflect the Queen’s reign, her impact on the UK and the world since she ascended to the throne and her achievements.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said it would be a “truly historic moment” and deserved a “celebration to remember”.
He added it would “bring the entire nation and the Commonwealth together.”
Celebrations will start on June 2, the anniversary of her coronation, and end on Sunday 5.
The Queen, a palace aide said, hopes as many people as possible will take part in the celebrations.
A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: “The Platinum Jubilee offers an opportunity for the Queen to express her thanks for the support and loyalty Her Majesty has received throughout her reign.
“The Queen hopes that as many people as possible will have the opportunity to join the celebrations.”
