The King has encouraged Prince William to spend more time with his wife and young children – as he has ‘years and years of royal duties’ ahead of him, a royal expert has said.
Speak with HELLO!explained author Ingrid Seward, who has just written a book about the monarch’s upbringing – called My Mother and I – explaining that Charles, 75, has likely urged his heir, 42, to focus on his duties as a father while he still has the chance to.
‘Charles always put his duty first, because so did his mother. And that’s what Diana decided she wasn’t going to do,” she told the outlet.
“I think Charles encouraged William to spend more time with the family and also said to William, ‘I don’t want you to take on royal duties until it is absolutely necessary,’ because you remember that we William, the work-shy, criticized? ‘
Ingrid added that Charles said this way: ‘You don’t have to do this, be with your young family. Enjoy it while you can. You have years and years and years of royal duties to fulfill.”
The King has encouraged Prince William to spend more time with his wife and young children – as he has ‘years and years of royal duties’ ahead of him, a royal expert has said. William and Kate pictured with their children in December
In the past, royal experts have claimed that Charles was “closer to the Queen Mother” as a young boy because his largely absent monarch mother was not a “comforting” figure during an apparently “miserable childhood.”
Speaking to the ITV documentary Charles: Our King in 2022, royal author Catherine Mayer said: ‘He grew up in an isolated world, I called it ‘Planet Windsor’.
‘It works according to a slightly different set of rules than planet Earth. It looks and sounds like ours, but it is very lonely.
‘He was very young when his mother became queen and the bond he had with his mother was never as strong as it could have been because she had many duties.’
At the time, the children lived on the top floor of Buckingham Palace, where there was a nursery wing and the Queen would visit her children.
Meanwhile, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is also praised for her practical nature as a mother.
‘I live for my sons. Without them I would be lost,” she once said.
In November 1985, Diana had also commented: ‘The most important thing is that I am a mother and a wife. That’s what I’m trying to achieve; Whether I do that is another matter, but I’ll try.’
In conversation with HELLO! , author Ingrid Seward, who has just written a book about the monarch’s upbringing — called My Mother and I — explained that Charles, 75, likely urged his heir, 42, to focus on his duties as a father while he still has the chance to
In the summer, William appeared to channel his mother’s nurturing nature when he attended the Wales-Argentina match with son George.
He was dressed like a mini-me of William, both wearing matching navy blue suits and red ties – the latter seemingly a patriotic nod to the Welsh side.
The father and son duo then met up with some Welsh rugby players to mourn their loss.
Trooping the Color has produced a series of echoes over the years, with William’s body language often seeming to be reminiscent of that of his late mother.
Whether in the public eye or in private, Princess Diana was often pictured holding Prince Harry when Prince William was still young.
And while William may not hug his children in public as often as the late Princess of Wales, he will never miss the opportunity to comfort his children.
The love between Diana and her sons was evident in photographs, as seen in a snapshot of the late Princess of Wales and William at a polo match in May 1987.
William seems to channel his mother’s nurturing nature. Last year he was photographed with his children
The young royal is pictured holding his mother’s hand tightly as she places her hand on his forehead.
George, who is second in line to the throne, stayed close to his father, who rested his hands on George’s shoulders during the traditional Easter Sunday church service at St Georges Chapel in April 2022.
Meanwhile, William looked ready for his royal duties last night as he arrived at the BAFTAs in London.
The Prince of Wales arrived solo for the awards ceremony, where he apologized for the Princess of Wales’ absence as she continues to recover at their family home following her abdominal surgery.
Pictured: Prince Harry, Prince William and their mother Princess Diana, pictured in Mallorca, Spain in 1987
Diana and Charles pictured with their sons – William’s housemaster Dr Andrew Gailey – when the Prince of Wales attended Eton
The heir, who has been president of the EE British Academy Film Awards since 2010, cheerfully posed for photos with the crowd as he walked the red carpet.
The Prince, who cut a sharp figure in his signature navy blue velvet jacket and large bow tie, greeted the awards organizers and said: ‘I’m sorry Catherine isn’t here, she really loves the BAFTAs.’
William, who has been focusing on his family following his wife’s medical procedure and his father King Charles’ shock cancer diagnosis, said he had not seen as many of the nominated films as usual, admitting he had “other things to think about.” my head’ had.
The father of three added that he “hopes to catch up” and will watch the films with his recovering wife.
Film buffs queuing outside the Royal Festival Hall were delighted that the Prince had seen Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, but were shocked to discover he had yet to see Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, starring Margot Robbie.
“I haven’t seen Barbie yet,” the prince admitted, as excited fans told him: “You have to see it.”
Once inside, the prince took a seat next to Hollywood royalty Cate Blanchett as they prepared for this year’s ceremony hosted by David Tennant.
The Prince opted for a navy blue velvet tuxedo jacket, bow tie and patent black brogues for the most glamorous evening on the British film calendar
A host of A-listers descended on London’s South Bank this evening, including Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh, among them making a dazzling appearance.
Tonight’s ceremony marks the first high-profile royal engagement Prince William has undertaken since his wife’s major surgery and his father’s diagnosis.
Earlier this month he gave a speech at a charity event in London to raise money for London’s Air Ambulance Charity’s new helicopter fleet earlier this month.
It was thought he would skip the ceremony, which usually sees him appear arm-in-arm with Kate, but the prince was keen to continue with his duties and represent the royal family at the prestigious event.
The prince apologized for his wife’s absence while she was recovering from abdominal surgery. Pictured: Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured at the 2023 BAFTA Awards
Kate underwent surgery at the London clinic on January 16 and has since returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to be with her three children.
Last night’s ceremony marks the 77th annual awards, with Nolan’s atomic bomb biopic expected to be a big winner after receiving 13 nominations.
Prince William has been a patron for 14 years and his wife first attended the event with her husband in 2017.
At last year’s event, Kate Middleton opted for a one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress for the occasion, which she first wore at the 2019 event.
For his outfit, William kept it classic and simple in a double-breasted black velvet tuxedo jacket.