Camilla Parker-Bowles' nightmare might be coming true. The Duchess of Cornwall might be on a losing streak over the succession of the British throne due to her frail health condition. It is rumored that Queen Elizabeth's choice for the next-in-line to the throne may be passed over to Prince William and the Duchess Kate Middleton and skip Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles.

According to the latest report of Celebrity Dirty Laundry, the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles has recently experienced "chronic pain" issues in the neck and shoulders that made her skipped attendance on the Diplomatic Reception last Dec. 8.

"The official statement from Clarence House regarding Duchess Camilla's absence from the Diplomatic Reception reads, 'The Duchess of Cornwall did not attend the reception on medical advice, due to neck and shoulder pain,'" according to CDL. "The spokesperson for the Royal Family indicated that Parker-Bowles pulled out of attending the glittery event at the last moment."

Due to Camilla Parker-Bowles' present condition, the outlet reported that the Duchess Kate Middleton is now the one who is handling her responsibilities.

"When Kate Middleton found out that Queen Elizabeth may be maneuvering to "skip over the Prince of Wales" in favor of Prince William, Princess Kate gleefully offered to take over as many of Duchess Camilla's responsibilities as possible."

Although there is no further announcement regarding Queen Elizabeth's step-down to the throne, the speculation that Prince William and Princess Kate being the next hailed royalty is growing. But it was reported that it is still Prince Charles' predicament in the end if he will pass the throne to his son and daughter-in-law.

"Rumors have been making the rounds for years that Queen Elizabeth would like to step down and turn over the throne to Prince William and Princess Kate," based from the article. "But unless Prince Charles agrees to some form of "abdication" or an act of Parliament makes it possible, the Cambridge's will need to wait their turn for the throne." 

Do you think that Duchess Kate and Prince William will be the next reigning royalty after Queen Elizabeth?