King Charles has reportedly decided to let go of his strife with Prince William to sustain the monarchy.
Writing for The Times, royal author Roya Nikkhah reflected on their recent joint appearance at the D-Day memorial in Normandy earlier this week. The father-son duo presented a united front as they honored war veterans for their priceless sacrifices.
The 75-year-old monarch has often struggled with feelings of being overshadowed, first by his late former wife Princess Diana, and more recently by William and his popular wife, Kate Middleton. However, a friend of Charles told the outlet, “If there was ever a green-eyed monster or a sense of rivalry between the two, that is a chapter of the past.”
“The King sees his son as a useful ally on family matters and increasingly in discharging the duties of nation and state. When you are monarch, you’re not counting the column inches. You’re thinking about performing your role for your country, not just as King Charles but as ‘the family’,” he explained.
A source close to William echoed similar sentiments, noting, “He very much wants to support his father. That isn’t something new, but of course with everything the King is going through with his treatment, he will continue to support him as much as he can.”
