King Charles has two very different relationships with his sons. The situation with Prince Harry remains complicated, but while Prince William has been offering his father strong support, insiders say their relationship is not as perfect as it appears. Staff have reportedly overheard loud arguments between the king and the heir, with their voices carrying through even the thickest castle walls.
Prince William, who will someday take the throne, has been a vital partner during King Charles’ cancer treatment, often stepping in to fulfill royal duties. However, the closeness between father and son is said to be filled with tension. According to royal expert Rebecca English, angry rows between them have been heard by staff and have sometimes been quite intense.
One clash involved disagreements over the Royal Collection’s ivory treasures, with William wanting to destroy them while Charles wants to keep them as historical pieces. An insider also revealed that William never calls his father directly, having to arrange phone calls through the king’s private office.
Despite these conflicts, the tension has eased in recent years. William has successfully represented his father in public and handled difficult family matters with care, especially in relation to Prince Harry. Royal commentator Katie Nicholl says that with his father’s health challenges, the crown is closer than ever to William.
Experts agree William and his wife Kate are ready to take on the future. Kate’s recent return to public life after cancer treatment helps support William in his role, making the couple key figures in the monarchy’s ongoing stability.
