Prince Philip’s Death Adds New Urgency to U.K. Monarchy’s Transition Plans Queen Elizabeth II is increasingly withdrawing to Windsor Castle, royal watchers say, while Prince Charles is stepping forward. Queen Elizabeth II of Britain with Prince Charles; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince William; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Westminster Abbey in London last year.Credit...Pool photo by Phil Harris April 26, 2021, 12:03 p.m. ET LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II turned 95 last week, four days after burying her husband, Prince Philip, and with him the partnership that guided Britain’s royal family for nearly 70 years. Now, as the queen faces the future alone, her son and heir, Prince Charles, is reshaping the family to carry on after her.