[BellaFay]

'Thats a very valid question, and applies not just to the Duchy of Cornwall, but to a lot of the charitable interests, including the Princes Trust that William could potentially take over whilst his father is still alive.'

Prince Charles has already answered this query in his interview broadcast by the BBC in the 'Passionate Prince' documentary, where he said on being asked what would happen to his charities when he stopped being Prince: "It would be nice if some things are taken on by my sons, but it depends on their interests" In otherwards he accepts that it is up to them what to make of the PT charities.