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Prince William reportedly “wants more control” over the Royal Family, however, he doesn’t want King Charles to “abdicate”. Associates of the Prince of Wales have spoken candidly about rumored tensions between the King and his son, emphasizing that their relationship is “not detrimental” despite any differences, reports GB news.
A source also claimed that William would “respect” his father’s “rank”, unlike Prince Harry who “would not do as (he) was told”.
A former Palace employee admitted that the King and his son have different work/life balances, claiming: “William and Kate would do things like give you two weeks off if your father died, while Charles’s office has a more workaholic vibe.”
In November this year, the Prince of Wales expressed to a reporter his aspiration to surpass his family in the realm of charitable causes, making a bold statement.
He further articulated his desire to refrain from spreading himself too thin and acquiring “loads of causes that you sort of turn up and keep an eye on.”
Friends of the Prince of Wales emphasized that the 41-year-old has no desire to assume the role of King while his children are still in their youth.
A friend of William’s told The Daily Beast: “William and Catherine have three children under the age of 11, so that is very much their focus right now. William neither expects nor wants Charles ever to abdicate.”
Another friend of the Prince and Princess of Wales said: “Of course William expects to be given more influence and control as the years go by.
“That’s how it works. It’s total rubbish to suggest that means they are at each other’s throats.”
King Charles’s friends refuted any suggestions of a feud, claiming: “Charles absolutely wants William to plough his own furrow, he is encouraged to do so, just as he was.”
However, a former Buckingham Palace staffer said: “I am sure they will butt heads as Charles is allergic to anyone telling him what to do, and William is not exactly famed for his subtlety.
“But I think it is broadly seen as a productive rivalry, rather than a destructive one, because William respects his father’s ‘rank’ as head of The Firm.
“Ultimately the monarchy is a hierarchical structure based on military principles, and when push comes to shove, you have to obey orders from your superiors.
“That’s what William and Kate understand, and Harry and Meghan could never accept. They would not do as they were told.”