The Prince of Wales will be the next monarch. That's because it is a monarchy not a democracy. This isn't X Factor - you can't vote him off.... The monarchy is not a popularity contest ( ask George the third) ..... once Prince Charles is crowned then there will be another investiture as William is invested as the Prince of Wales and Kate will be Princess of Wales..... that's the way it works..... That's the law and only the monarchy can change the law Unlikely