Prince Charles Doesn’t Rule With ‘Iron Grip’ Like Prince Philip, More Lenient

Prince Charles was recently compared to his father, Prince Philip. While he was still performing his royal duties, the Duke of Edinburgh was regarded as one of the most respectable members of the royal family.

In an article, he penned for Express, royal expert Christopher Wilson said that during the time of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, there were no issues like what the royals are facing at the moment. Prince Philip ruled over the other members of the royal family with an iron grip.

However, the same cannot be said about the heir to the throne. The Prince of Wales is more lenient with his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. He is also regarded as a more light-handed parent because his sons endured the death of their mother, Princess Diana, at such a young age.

“This freedom to maneuver and to create their own agenda has resulted in William doing less than half the public engagements Charles did at the same age; and in Harry being allowed to create a role for himself which bears little relation to royal convention, and no longer effectively serves the best interests of the House of Windsor,” he said.

According to Wilson, the dad of two should take a leaf out of Prince Philip’s parenting book regardless of how much he hated his childhood.

“Prince Philip learned, from his exile and from his own failed Greek royal family, that there are limits placed upon royalty in the present age. Royals no longer rule, they no longer dictate. They can only lead by example. Charles has largely followed this dictum in life but his own kingship is in danger of being compromised if he cannot rein in his children, especially Harry and his wife,” he said.

The royal expert went on to say that after the recent interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with ITV, it would be best if they grab the opportunity to take a break from their royal duties.