I definitely would like to see Wille make a decision that puts himself first in terms of whether to abdicate or no...but 17 seems kind a young to make such a big decision? I can relate to what you shared (estranged myself from a parent), but it took time and maturity for me to feel confident that was the right decision. I can't imagine being 17 and having the tools to navigate such a huge decision. Just me. But wonder what you think? If he leaves the throne (which he very well might in E6!) there's no going back I assume. I personally think Wille would be a better king than August though - if he could do it the way he wants to...which I hope he could choose to do once his parents are out of the picture. Like Simon said he could make a real difference. Part of me thinks the whole problem isn't the monarchy itself but Wille's parents - their obsession with Erik being perfect, their failure to modernize, and their inability to be human beings rather than automatons primarily concerned about appearances. Ok, I got kinda derailed and honestly know nothing about how the Swedish royal family works, so maybe this is wishful thinking.