Prince William's crucial test: Can he rise above challenges as king?

William's journey to the throne will continue with King Charles breathing down his neck as his dad does not want to slow amid crisis, scandals and pressures.

The Prince of Wales, also heir to the British throne, is in many ways tasked with making the monarchy respectable again.

King Charles, who celebrated his 77th birthday on Novemeber 14, has no intention to hand throne to William as monarchy shake-up could spark a new crisis.

Howver, William has been quietly taking on more duties to support his father behind palace doors amid concerns about his health, stepping up to the plate as his successor.

The King is working on tackling the crisis while gradually preparing him for his destined role as William faces tremendous pressure.

Some royal experts and historians asked the King to allow William to take on more important roles as heir on his behalf so that he could have an experience to deal with daunting crisis.

William and his wife Kate have been getting closer to assume leadership roles with an accelerated schedule of preparation for their future positions as king and queen. 

However, British royals expert Hilary Fordwich believes, 'They [William and Kate] are not in any way actively seeking an immediate ascension.'

'The royals are more focused on the best interests of the monarchy’s stability and continuity, hence all being content with the gradual transition rather than any immediate decisions,' she stressed to Fox News Digital.

The expert went on claiming that the king will not step down in his life, adding, 'The only definite thing is that an abdication would be a significant departure from all tradition.'

'Given his mother’s values, King Charles is most likely to do all he can to continue serving, dedicating himself to duty,' she said.

Fordwich noted that abdication isn’t typically the norm for the British royal family. The last one, which involved Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, Edward VIII, caused a constitutional crisis.

Meanwhile, it's also a very tough challenge for the monarch who's still a caner patient as his treatment contiues along with his duty.