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A royal expert says The Firm’s philosophy of ‘never complain, never explain’ has played a large role in King Charles’s dealings with Harry, who lands in the UK this week\"PrinceThe estrangement between Prince Harry and King Charles has often dominated the Kings’ reign(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

King Charles is approaching the end of his third year as our monarch, and his reign has been defined by a steadfast resilience in the face of significant personal and professional challenges. When he came to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022, he inherited a monarchy undergoing rapid change and one that was under greater public scrutiny than ever before.<\/p>\n

As well as having to navigate controversies within his own family \u2013 not least damaging allegations involving his younger brother, Prince Andrew, and the never-ending onslaught of accusations made by his son, Prince Harry<\/a> \u2013 Charles has had to battle serious illness.<\/p>\n

But despite ongoing treatment for cancer, he has \u2013 quite remarkably \u2013 continued to fulfil the vast majority of his duties, embarking on overseas tours to Australia<\/a> and Canada, and representing the monarchy at historic public events such as May\u2019s 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations, during which he gave a rousing and heartfelt speech<\/a>, watched by Queen Camilla<\/a> and the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"KingCharles delivered a heartfelt speech for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day earlier this year(Image: Getty Images)\"KingCamilla has been an unwavering support to her husband(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

After recognising his grandfather, King George VI\u2019s role as wartime King, Charles paid tribute to his late mother, fondly recalling how, as a 19-year-old, the then-Princess Elizabeth had \u201cmingled anonymously\u201d among the crowds celebrating VE Day in London in 1945. Quoting from her diary, he said, \u201cThe rejoicing continued into the next day, when she wrote, \u2018Out in the crowd again. Embankment, Piccadilly. Rained, so fewer people. Conga-ed into house. Sang till 2am. Bed at 3am!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

He then joked how, today, he wouldn\u2019t have the energy to conga back to Buckingham Palace<\/a> in the early hours. While most people battling a life-threatening condition would be forgiven for stepping out of the spotlight and taking time to recuperate in private, Charles has done the opposite, demonstrating the same unflinching dedication to royal duty as his mother.<\/p>\n

\"KingCharles has continued to perform his royal duties during his treatment for cancer(Image: PA)\"KingThe King has followed in his mother’s footsteps, expert say, when it comes to his attitude to service(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the late Queen would be incredibly proud of her son and how he has stepped up to the plate,\u201d says royal commentator Katie Nicholl. \u201cThe way that he has made duty so central to his role, the way that he has put his country and his service to the people before himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one could have predicted that, within 18 months of his reign, he would be diagnosed with cancer. And yet he\u2019s fulfilled his obligations as head of state. He has travelled around the world<\/a>, as far afield as Australia. He\u2019s doing the job with remarkable energy and enthusiasm and with great success.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Charles could often seem a little stiff and lacking in warmth as Prince of Wales, experts believe he has very much come into his own since becoming King. His openness and honesty, on 5 February 2024, when he broke royal precedent by revealing he\u2019d been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer<\/a>, sparked grave concern. But Katie believes it also did wonders for his public perception.<\/p>\n

\"KingKatie Nicholl says Charles has ‘come into his own’ since he ascended to the throne(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI think in many ways he has earned a newfound respect, admiration and love from the public in being so open and in being so determined to continue carrying out his duties as head of state,\u201d she says. \u201cHe\u2019s never been more real and relatable to the British public.\u201d<\/p>\n

The King confessed that he had been \u201creduced to tears\u201d reading all the \u2018get well\u2019 cards from fans around the globe, whilein April this year, he again showed his sensitive side when hosting a Buckingham Palace reception for representatives of community-based cancer groups, and released a poignant message of support.<\/p>\n

In a deeply personal statement, he admitted how \u201cdaunting and at times frightening\u201d<\/a> it is to receive a cancer diagnosis, but added that, \u201cas one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n

He ended his speech by quoting the late Dame Deborah James<\/a>, who died from the disease in 2022, urging fellow sufferers to \u201cfind a life worth enjoying, take risks, love deeply, have no regrets, and always, always have rebellious hope\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were incredibly moving words,\u201d says Katie. \u201cI can\u2019t recall ever hearing the King write so personally and so emotionally. It just felt like a King who is so connected with his public. I think he has turned an unenviable, difficult situation into something very inspirational and very positive \u2013 and that\u2019s quite remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Royal expert Phil Dampier agrees that the King has handled the turmoil of the past three years with aplomb, but feels it\u2019s a shame that family illness, and the ongoing battles with Prince Harry, have cast such a dark shadow over his short reign.<\/p>\n

\"Britain'sRoyal expert Phil Dampier says Charles’s ongoing battles with Prince Harry have cast a dark shadow over his short reign(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe King got off to a great start and took to the job like a duck to water \u2013 that\u2019s what makes it so sad that, just a couple of years into his reign, he had this cancer battle. Because he was doing very, very well and, generally speaking, I think he\u2019s very popular,\u201d says Phil.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut it\u2019s all been clouded by the problems that have beset him \u2013 him being ill, Kate being ill. But I think Prince Harry is probably one of the biggest problems. That is unresolved and looks like it\u2019s just going to keep going. At some point, I\u2019m sure he would want a reconciliation with his son, before it\u2019s too late.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phil’s words are particularly poignant this week as Prince Harry lands in the UK to attend the annual WellChild Awards. There are rumours that he could be about to take the first tentative steps towards reconciliation by meeting face-to-face with his father, the King, for the first time in over 18 months.<\/p>\n

\"APrince Harry and King Charles could be reunited this week(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Again, it seems Charles has taken his mother\u2019s approach to firefighting familial controversy, particularly in dealing with his estranged son. \u201cThe philosophy of \u2018never complain, never explain\u2019 is something that Charles and Camilla \u2013 and to a certain extent, William \u2013 have adopted when it comes to dealing with Harry,\u201d says Phil.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite all the brickbats he\u2019s thrown at them, they haven\u2019t thrown any back. I think Charles would have learned from the late Queen that these things eventually go away or pass. \u201cThat\u2019s not to say that the rift between them isn\u2019t bad, but I don\u2019t think he thinks it will be improved by criticising Harry in public, which is something the Queen wouldn\u2019t have done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luckily for Charles, his wife of 20 years, Queen Camilla, has provided unwavering support, taking to her royal duties in a way that would have made her late mother-in-law extremely proud. \u201cI think the Queen [Elizabeth] would be very pleased with Camilla,\u201d says Phil. \u201cAfter she and Charles married, she warmed to her a lot and could see her qualities.<\/p>\n

\"KingThe attitude in the Palace is ‘never complain, never explain'(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I think what she would like most about Camilla today is the fact that she supports Charles \u2013 a bit like Prince Philip<\/a> supported her. She\u2019s there for him, she makes him tick, she makes him happy and without her, he wouldn\u2019t be able to cope so well. \u201cI think Camilla learned quite a lot from the late Queen.\u201d Katie Nicholl agrees that, especially over the past 18 months, Camilla has proved herself more than worthy of her title thanks to the support she\u2019s given Charles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the King had to take a brief absence from public duties, it was Camilla who kept the show on the road, stepping in for the King, travelling the country, reassuring his subjects that he was doing well,\u201d she says. \u201cFrom the moment she was crowned, I think she has really lived up to \u2013 and surpassed \u2013 expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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