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King Charles 'closer to grandmother' growing up as Queen was 'not a comforting figure'

King Charles was closer to his beloved grandmother growing up as Queen was 'not a comforting figure', a royal expert has claimed.

New ITV documentary Charles: Our King hears how the new monarch had an at times 'miserable childhood' and often felt lonely.

His often absent mother left him 'isolated', author Catherine Mayer believes, before the royal pair went on to build their incredible bond later in life.

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