Describing the clashing views and outlooks between father and son, Scobie notes, "Their views, their outlooks, are very different, and I can see that becoming an issue over the years ahead." The book also labels Charles as a "hot-headed company man" who is "increasingly comfortable with the Palace's dirty tricks and the courtiers who dream them up."
The leaked version of the book, serialized in a French magazine ahead of its Tuesday release, explores the dynamics within the British monarchy. Scobie, known for his connections with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, delves into the challenges faced by the royal family, including an "unpopular king, a power-hungry heir to the throne, a queen willing to go to dangerous lengths to preserve her image , and a prince forced to start a new life after being betrayed by his own family."
These revelations add another layer to the ongoing scrutiny of the royal family's internal dynamics, highlighting potential tensions between King Charles and Prince William as they navigate their roles within the monarchy.