King Charles has two distinct relationships with his sons. The situation with Harry is complicated, and while Prince William is providing him with all the necessary support, it appears that their relationship is not as perfect as it seems. Insiders now reveal how the king and the heir have had loud arguments, penetrating the “thickest castle walls.”
Prince William will become king after his father. The Prince of Wales has been crucial during Charles’ cancer treatment, standing in and performing his father’s royal duties if needed.
However, while the two might seem to be “pals,” that does not appear to be the case. They are said to have clashed several times, with staff hearing the two exchanging angry words.
Royal expert Rebecca English recently claimed that “angry rows” between King Charles and Prince William have been overheard by royal staff. Not even “thick palace walls,” could keep their raised voices out.
“Harsh words have been exchanged in the past, angry rows permeating even the thickest castle walls, sometimes within earshot of staff,” English wrote for the Daily Mail.
“There have also been clashes of opinion on the professional side, such as the retention of ivory treasures in the Royal Collection (William wants to burn them, Charles believes they should be kept as historical artefacts), which not so long ago resulted in a ‘frank’ exchange.”
King Charles & Prince William’s angry rows
Moreover, a royal aide recently told the Standard that Charles and William have a “tricky relationship that goes far back. They even said William “never phones his Dad directly but has to schedule a call through the King’s private office”.
While it might sound like a problem, perhaps that’s not the whole truth. Rebecca English cited sources, saying the angry rows have not escalated in later years.
Prince William has represented his father on several occasions in recent years. The fact that he has succeeded in stepping in for his father, as well as managed to handle the complicated situation with his brother, Prince Harry, in what many would call a proper way, while still managing to be a loving and dedicated father, leads many to believe that he is ready to become king.
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl states that for William, the throne is edging closer and closer.
“The crown will never have felt closer to the Prince than it does now,” she told The Mirror. “His father’s illness has been a stark reminder that it’s his turn next, and it may not be too far in the distant future.”
Prince William “absolutely prepared” to take over as king
Another royal expert, Duncan Larcombe, further stated that, regardless of King Charles’ determination to keep going and perform his duties as king, William and Kate are the future of the monarchy.
Katie Nicholl pointed out the same thing, saying that the Prince and Princess of Wales are “very aware” of their roles within the Firm as well as how they can best utilize their “phenomenal soft power.”
“William has mastered that all-important skill of diplomacy, and though he’s visited many politically sensitive areas like the Middle East and Ukraine, he’s never been accused of being overtly political,” she said. “The aides I’ve spoken to and those who know him best say he is absolutely prepared.”
One of the things that could be seen as a step towards William and Kate preparing to become king and queen is Kate’s return to public life following her cancer treatment, which allows her to support her husband to the best of her ability.
“William and Kate are at the forefront of the Firm, and have become the monarchy’s biggest asset,” Duncan Larcombe told The Mirror. “They have a pivotal role in ensuring continuity and calm, when at times there’s been anything but that behind the scenes.”
