King Charles behind closed doors - ironed shoelaces, loving grandad and explosive temper
18.09.2022 - 09:17
/ ok.co.uk
When King Charles III addressed the nation the day after the Queen’s death, his words spoke volumes about his relationship with his beloved mother and his sensitivity towards the nation’s mood. But what do we really know about the man who was born to rule and who spent decades waiting in the wings as the Windsors navigated the rapidly changing – and often turbulent – times? At public events in recent years we have often seen an affable and sometimes determined chap who clearly loves his wife and enjoys his life of service much more with her by his side.
It is evident, especially in the more informal photographs released to mark birthdays or anniversaries over the past decade, that our new monarch has become more relaxed and at home with himself in recent years. Indeed, royal commentator Duncan Larcombe, who has accompanied Charles on royal tours, reveals, “He likes and is very comfortable with his own company.
He can sit for hours reading a book or wandering through the Scottish Highlands around his estate, in complete solitude.The late Queen had that same ability to be alone.” Duncan also recalls having witnessed some of the new King’s more eccentric habits. “When you go on a tour with him, sooner or later you end up on the same plane as him and you see all the things that servants and courtiers bring with them on every trip, including little tartan cushions.
I’ve never seen it, but we’re led to believe he takes a toilet seat with him, too!” One of the most famous stories about King Charles’ quirks – shared with affection, of course – is how former valet Michael Fawcett was known to squeeze an inch of toothpaste on to the toothbrush for his boss. The King is also said to change his outfits five times a day, and Paul
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