Buckingham Palace aides had reportedly devised a contingency plan to appoint Prince Charles as regent in the event of Queen Elizabeth II’s health deteriorating further, according to a revealing new book.

The biography, titled “Charles III, New King New Court,” sheds light on the meticulous preparations made by palace officials, who harbored fears that the Queen might experience a sudden public collapse during her engagements.

The book, authored by Robert Hardman, highlights the prevailing belief that Queen Elizabeth II would follow in the footsteps of her mother and live past the age of 100.

Consequently, the prospect of a regency appeared almost inevitable.

Segments of the book, published by the Mail on Sunday, disclose that palace aides had given careful consideration to the idea of Prince Charles temporarily assuming the Queen’s responsibilities should she become incapacitated.

The assumption was that the Queen’s health would gradually decline or that she might experience a sudden collapse while carrying out her duties.

Despite her declining health, Queen Elizabeth II continued to fulfill her royal obligations, even working while on her deathbed, as revealed in Hardman’s book.

This unwavering dedication echoes the pledge she made on her 21st birthday, declaring her lifelong commitment to serving the Commonwealth and the imperial family.

Speculation suggests that the Queen’s reluctance to abdicate, influenced by the shock of her uncle Edward VIII’s abdication, played a role in her decision to remain steadfast in her position instead of allowing Charles to assume the throne.

Tragically, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, plunging the United Kingdom into a state of mourning.

While the plans for Prince Charles to act as regent were never put into effect, the revelations offered by Hardman’s book provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes preparations and concerns within Buckingham Palace.

The meticulousness with which palace aides approached the possibility of a regency underscores their dedication to ensuring the smooth functioning of the monarchy, even in times of uncertainty.