- At 73 years old, the King is the oldest new king in British history, and he is well aware that his reign will never be as long or as comprehensive as his mother’s 70 years in power.
- But Charles has taken this as a chance to work even more closely with Prince William, the new Prince of Wales, his son and heir.
- At the historic Accession Council event on Saturday, photos of William standing with his father and the Queen Consort demonstrated how a modern monarchy was becoming right before our eyes.
At 73 years old, the King is the oldest new king in British history, and he is well aware that his reign will never be as long or as comprehensive as his mother’s 70 years in power.
But Charles has taken this as a chance to work even more closely with Prince William, the new Prince of Wales, his son and heir.
At the historic Accession Council event on Saturday, photos of William standing with his father and the Queen Consort demonstrated how a modern monarchy was becoming right before our eyes.
His Majesty is not only taking on greater responsibility with each hour that passes during this unprecedented time of change, but he is also teasing us with hints about what the future may bring.
Mutual respect and a shared outlook on the future of their family and the monarchy have enhanced the bond between the King and William, according to those close to them, who have revealed this to me.
Even before the Duke of York’s demise and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departure, the monarch had long-term plans for a slimmed-down version of the Firm.
William sees his job as a modernizer in a fast-paced world while also preserving the long-held traditions so masterfully managed by his grandmother. William is far more well-liked than his father among the younger generation.
But given that the King stated he is an “inveterate interferer and meddler” before taking the throne, many will question whether he can change.
He was Britain’s longest-serving heir apparent for many years, during which time he was open about his views on a wide range of topics, including the environment, genetically modified crops, archaeology, and nanotechnology.
Critics who questioned his eligibility for the top position seized on these differences between them and his mother’s policies, which forbade the Crown from intervening in the affairs of the state.