Joy Behar appears to SLAM the late Queen Elizabeth after King Charles' cancer diagnosis and says the British monarchy 'could've used term limits' to ensure he got 'his day in the sun' earlier

The View’s Joy Behar appeared to criticize the late Queen Elizabeth for failing to step down sooner so that King Charles could have his ‘day in the sun’ before news of his cancer diagnosis.

The comedian made the comments on Tuesday show shortly after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch was undergoing treatment for the disease.

His sons Prince William and Prince Harry rushed to be at his bedside, with the estranged Prince Harry jetting in from his home in Montecito, California.

Discussing the situation, Behar, 81, suggested the late Queen Elizabeth who was the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch for 70 years until her death at 96 ‘could’ve used term limits’.

‘It’s like, why not step down and let Charles have his day in the sun?’ Behar asked. ‘The poor guy, he finally gets to be king, and now he has an illness. That doesn’t seem fair. There’s something wrong about it.

Joy Behar bashed the late Queen Elizabeth for not stepping aside for her son King Charles to take the throne as it emerged the monarch is being treated for cancer

Joy Behar bashed the late Queen Elizabeth for not stepping aside for her son King Charles to take the throne as it emerged the monarch is being treated for cancer

Behar, 81, suggested Queen Elizabeth's 70 year reign was 'unfair' and she should have had 'term limits' to ensure her son got a fair shot at being King

Behar, 81, suggested Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign was ‘unfair’ and she should have had ‘term limits’ to ensure her son got a fair shot at being King

King Charles' cancer diagnosis was revealed to the public on Monday with Buckingham Palace confirming he has begun treatment. It comes less than a year after his coronation

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis was revealed to the public on Monday with Buckingham Palace confirming he has begun treatment. It comes less than a year after his coronation

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— The View (@TheView) February 7, 2024

‘The woman was in the position for 70 years, the longest reign. I think she could have used some term limits.’

Her comments prompted mild amusement from the audience members, with some letting out a nervous laugh.

But they did not go down so well on social media, where several X, formerly Twitter, users, hit back.

‘Maybe #JoyBehar should get her 81-year old ass off television and make room for someone else?’ one user wrote.

‘Joy should have been put on term limits years ago!’ Another added.

One person said: ‘I have absolutely zero use for the royal family (see my Twitter handle), but that doesn’t change the fact that Joy Behar is an unconscionable pig’.

Queen Elizabeth ruled from 1952 to September 2022 until her death from ‘old age.’ Charles celebrated his coronation less than a year ago on May 6.

He has been visited by both sons, though there were no plans for a reunion between the brothers, with tensions still running high since Harry decided to step back from senior royal duties in January 2020.

The prince ‘would have gladly accepted’ a reunion with his brother, but instead  ‘spent a night in a London hotel,’ it was claimed.

Although Harry and the Prince of Wales have no plans to meet during the Duke’s stay, it is understood mutual friend Mark Dyer – who was a mentor to the princes after the death of Diana – could act as a bridge between the siblings, according to a source.

It’s believed William, 41, is remaining focused on tending to his wife Kate, who is recovering from her abdominal surgery and is taking extended leave from public duties until after Easter.

The Duke of Sussex flew more than 5,000 miles yesterday from his home in California to London for what ended up being a 45-minute meeting with his cancer-stricken father King Charles.

Both the King's son's travelled to be with the monarch. Prince Harry enjoyed a 'brief' meeting with his father, but made no plans to see his brother Prince William amid their ongoing feud

Both the King’s son’s travelled to be with the monarch. Prince Harry enjoyed a ‘brief’ meeting with his father, but made no plans to see his brother Prince William amid their ongoing feud

Tensions between Harry and Prince William (pictured) have been high since Harry decided to step back from senior royal duties in January 2020

Tensions between Harry and Prince William (pictured) have been high since Harry decided to step back from senior royal duties in January 2020

King Charles returned to his estate at Sandringham on Tuesday and was said to be in good spirits

King Charles returned to his estate at Sandringham on Tuesday and was said to be in good spirits

Queen Elizabeth died in September 2022 at the age of 96 following 70 years on the throne

Queen Elizabeth died in September 2022 at the age of 96 following 70 years on the throne

Harry did not spend the night in any royal residence, with him being effectively homeless on UK soil since his eviction from Frogmore Cottage last year, and it is thought he may have instead stayed in a luxury hotel.

But experts have said they hope that Harry’s trip is the ‘sign of a truce’ with Charles.

King Charles returned to his estate at Sandringham on Tuesday, the anniversary of his grandfather’s death.

Charles arrived back at the Norfolk country house with Queen Camilla before being rushed inside by waiting aides.

He was said to be ‘on good form’ following treatment for the unspecified cancer. The royal helicopter was seen arriving in Sandringham just before 5pm.

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