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But it makes no sense for William to take on the role, when Charles is both more experienced and the heir.
This may be plain supposition or I'm recalling bits and pieces of various tidbits I've read over the years but I do think that Charles has already been instrumental in various aspects regarding the management of different estates such as the gardens at BP and has probably been discussing how things should be for years with Philip. In this respect, Philip would be handing over the management of the Sandringham estates to his right hand man.
This isn't like handing down to the heir the family jewels or paintings or something that is an honorific position but is mostly a responsibility. I will put it at the same level as the DoE grooming Edward to eventually take over the Duke of Edinburgh Award organization (along with the Duke of Edinburgh title eventually).
This position for William has probably never even crossed the minds of the House of Windsor for even a fleeting moment. This is a family that makes its decisions very carefully with a lot of planning and foresight to the future. They don't do things on a whim or hand things out like Halloween candy. Another aspect to look at with Philip handing over the management of Sandringham to Charles is that it is yet another indication that the reality of Charles becoming the monarch is approaching sooner than far off in the future and the ducks are being lined up in a row. It is dealing with the realities of life and I think, not only prepares the family to transition into Charles' reign easier but also helps them accept easier the passing of their beloved parents, grandparents and great grandparents.