With the death of his mother Elizabeth II on September 8, Charles III inherited the throne of England at the age of 73. And the father of William and Harry risks upsetting the governance of the United Kingdom. Indeed, as explained by Stéphane Bern, always very informed about the British royal family, in an interview granted to Paris Match last February, the neo-king should have a different reign than his mother. Husband to Queen Consort Camilla will be a more dynamic and sharp-edged monarch than her mum.
By way of example, Stéphane Bern had quoted the journalist and writer Michel Faure, author of the book Charles, king of England to illustrate his remarks. “The future king will find it very difficult to remain neutral. He will not be a silent ruler like his mother“, he had explained. Charles III intends to use his influence to intervene in the political questions of his country. “It will undoubtedly influence the role of the monarch in a more active direction, more invested in collective life.“, assured Stéphane Bern, before adding: “But the most difficult thing for Charles will be… to keep quiet.“The new ruler does not wish to remain silent as his mother was.
He had already given his advice to ministers when he was only the Prince of Wales
According to the presenter of France Télévision, the former Prince of Wales even said a few years ago: “From time to time, I feel the need to throw a stone into the pond and observe the turmoil generating discussion, with the hope that something positive will come out of it..” Even when he did not yet have his current status, Charles III had already given directives and advice to British ministers when no one had asked for it beforehand. It remains to be seen how he will manage to influence the political decisions of his country in the future as King.