Queen Camilla laid bare subtle trick to protect King Charles from William’s disrespectful behavior

Since taking to the throne King Charles has had to count on the support of his heir Prince William – but their relationship has seemingly not always been plain sailing
Much has been made about their bond, especially in the past, with claims that in their younger years, Charles was in fact closer to his younger son Prince Harry. Now father and eldest son appear to have smoothed things over – with the help of the Princess of Wales. But according to a brand new royal book, in years gone by the the heir to the throne did not always show deference to his father, especially when he was still the Prince of Wales.

And writing in new release, Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography, author Robert Jobson writes how it would in fact be Queen Camilla, who would often subtly remind William of the hierarchy when she felt he wasn’t respecting his father. In one instance, the author claims how William and Kate had once asked to join Charles and Camilla’s security convoy leaving Windsor Castle – but the younger royals kept the older couple waiting.

The book explains: “When Charles was kept waiting several minutes for the couple, Camilla insisted they go without them. As William and Catherine emerged, all they could see were the blue flashing lights of the motorbikes disappearing in the distance.”

The relationship between William and his stepmother is also thought to have been complicated, especially in the early days. But with their spouses, Charles and Kate, both receiving cancer diagnoses earlier this year, they have both found themselves in a tough situation. And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, recent months have now brought the pair “much closer”. She told OK!: “They have been left, almost literally, nursing the crown while the King and the Princess recover.

“Times of adversity often bring people much closer together. For all the progress that has been made in cancer treatment, it is still a scary thing. “And while Camilla and William put on a brave face for the world (and no doubt for their spouses too), there may be times when they confide in one another about how they are dealing with it all.

When the late Queen died, William spoke of how she had been at his side at ‘the happiest moments’ and ‘saddest days of his life’. Now, Camilla is sharing some of those times with him and it must surely cement their relationship.”

Reflecting on what life is like for someone in such a high-pressure, public-facing role, Jennie added: “There are so very few people that a senior royal can trust absolutely… and Camilla must now be one of that number for William. And I’m sure it is a two-way street with William offering moral support to Camilla as well.”