15 facts that you have never been on Prince Charles
To what extent do you really know the future British king?
He spent six decades waiting in the royal wings of his mother's shadow,Queen Elizabeth II, fulfill his destiny (the throne). And, during this period,Prince Charlesremained a largely unknowable figure. His life was dictated by the protocol, but his independent fierce striated has sometimes placed him at odds with the crown. He was vilidified on his case withCamilla Parker Bowles During his disastrous marriage toprincess dianaBut now, more than two decades after Diana's death, a very different image from the prince began to replace that of a calleous, unfaithful husband and a father absent.
Following Diana's death, he moved closer to his sonsPrinces William andHarryAnd finally married his true love, Camilla (now the Duchess of Cornwall). Earlier this year in Harry andMeghanmakle 's wedding, he saved the day when heEntra at the last minute Escape his future daughter-in-law halfway on the alley and in the welcoming arms of the British royal family. He also showed a great compassion for Meghan's mother,Doria Raglandwhen he cared for marriage and bound to the arms with her as they left the church. A few days later later, Harry spoke brilliant of his father in a garden party at Buckingham Palace in honor of the next birthday of Charles, "his enthusiasm and energy are really infectious; he certainly inspired William and I would involve the problems we care passionately and do what we can make a difference. "
Next week, from the world will visit Buckingham Palace on November 14 for a sparkling banquet held in honor of Charles 70th Anniversary. To mark the opportunity, we give you 15 facts that you probably have not heard of the Prince of Wales. And for more information on Prince Charles and the royal family,Here is the secret story behind the famous "revenge dress" of Diana.
1 He isabsoutely will become king.
The innumerable stories about the possibility of Charles have passed so thatPrince William May become king when Queen Elizabeth II dies is a pure fiction. He prepared for this is all adult life and will go on the throne. Nothing lack of an act of parliament would change that - and it will not happen. And if you are eager to know more about why, here'sThe truth about why Prince Charles will be the next king.
2 He once had a very embarrassing nickname.
Believe it or not, Prince Charles was considered quite the heart of the heart in the day. The innumerable photographs of him on the polo field, running on the beach and windsurfing help create an almost James Bond picture - like (really!) For the apparent heir. The press nicknamed "the action man" because the pictures of him who appeared in the tabloids showed him in perpetual motion.
3 He (perhaps) had a Fling with Barbra Streisand.
According to his book,Crowns game: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate and Throne,Christopher Anderson reports that Charles had a huge crush for the winning actress of the Oscar during his university years and later, after a visit to the whole ofFunny girl In 1974, had a brief business with her. Streisand has never publicly commented on rumors. But if you are curious to know the A-Listers who have publicly displayed their royal settings, here is15 celebrities who married royalty.
4 He is the royal the most opinion in the family.
Charles is famous in some areas for drawing letters to members of Parliament and other British officials on his position on the issues of the day. Although the Royal Rulebook calls for the members of "the company" to remain politically impartial, Charles spoke on a number of problems, including the environment and the preservation of historical architecture.
He knows when he becomes king that it's something he will need to reduce, but royal insiders have told me that Charles always find a way to assert his opinions on topics that he worries the best known.
5 Its calendar is busiest than William'sand Harry's.
Although you can think that Princes William and Harry and their best halves have the busiest newspapers, Charles records more official appearances then the two sonscombinedAnd for many years. It averaged about 600 official commitments per year.
6 He refuses to fly commercial.
Queen Elizabeth Stole with the British respiratory tract during his reign and prefer to take the roin rock when she can, as she did earlier this yearWhen she invitedMeghan murderalong the ride. Harry and Meghan flew the coach (Gasp!) To fly for the holidays and William and Kate stole the economy on British Airways (who has already used his mother,Carole Middleton, like a dashboard).
Prince Charles prefers private fly whenever he can. (It's not a fan of the first trip class, whether). According toExpressThe trip from Charles to Romania, Italy and Austria in 2017 the costs of British taxpayers around £ 154,000, making it the most expensive trip of the royal family last year. And for more stars than you suspected to spot in a seat-most economical, here's17 A-LIST CEBS who (almost) always Fly Coach.
7 It has something in common with Bruce Springsteen.
Charles is known as "The Boss" among his staff, but we are sure he can not look like Springsteen can.
8 He is a champion to the conversation.
After spending decades on Trembling Royal Walkabouts thousands of hands, Charles is apparently very good to make the brief but memorable conversation with the Vulgum Pecus. According to my royal sources, he can talk to anyone about about five minutes. Sometimes it even makes an autodérision noticing on itself who leaves people well charmed ("I'm sorry you talk about stuck with me") when you meet and greet with other family members.
9 Camilla made his public image saved.
Many people close to the prince told me that Camilla had an extremely positive impact on Charles. Although married toprincess dianaHe has often been taken at the muddy camera or sulky search while she was bathing in the spotlight. After his death, he appeared often too serious and unable to relax during appearances. "Camilla could make him understand the importance of smiling and playing the camera. As a result, the printing of a more informal Charles of the public is considerably improved.
10 He hates to make television interviews.
It looks like he would have picked up a thing or two having been married to most of the royal informed media of all time, but no. While the prince comes off as warm and authentic in person, he often freezes in an interview and overcame his ever feeling of being uncomfortable in front of the camera. "It's a shame," said my source. "In person, it's really the most charming person. Most people have no idea. »
11 His list of charities were more numerous than Princess Diana.
According toBritish GQ, Charles was once the president of 14 charities (13 himself founded), including the British Trust in Asia, who supports charities in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. He centralized his philanthropic work in four organizations, including the Prince of Charitable Foundation, which raises more than £ 100 million a year. In addition, Charles is also the pattern of 400 additional charities.
12 He was one of the first to adopt sustainability.
Years before it is fashionable to do so, Charles was a great champion of sustainable agriculture and other environmental initiatives. As for his franc speak about our need to take care of better from the planet, he saidBritish Gq"We have overexploited [our] natural resources to a degree you do not think possible. That's why I went on these things. »
13 Joan Rivers was a close friend.
A few years ago, once Rivers told me that she was going Highgrove, Charles's country house for the weekend. It is the prince loved the end of the comedian caustic spirit and the sense of humor Paillard. As for Camilla, Rivers told me, "I love it, it is a big old large it comes getting ..."
14 He gave Meghan Markle an affectionate nickname after marrying Harry.
Charles was so impressed by the grace of Meghan under pressure after the pre-marriage debacle involving the revelations that his father,Thomas Markle, Had staged pictures of Paparazzi he gave his new Bru the nickname "tungsten" because, an initiate told me, he thought she was "strong and inflexible. »
15 He does not move the light.
InREbel Prince: the power, the passion and the defiance of Prince Charles, Published earlier this year, the authorTom Bower reports that Charles, during a visit to a friend's house in northern England for the weekend, onceSent his staff before a day earlier with a truck carrying furniture to replace the perfectly suitable parts in the rooms.
The truck contained all Charles and Camilla bedroom furniture, including the orthopedic prince bed and linen. Its staff has also been charged with keeping the own toilet seat in Charles as well as "Kleenex Premium, LaPhroaig Washbasin Rolls, Laphroaig ... More Two Scottish Highlands Landscapes". And for more ridiculous timing, here is the 30 most hilarious celebrity riders.
Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New York Imagine Diana and Diana: the secrets of his style .
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