The Queen "put her foot down" after Charles only wanted himself and Prince William to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday, a new book claims. The late monarch shared a special bond with her eldest son, who became King Charles III following her death earlier this month, and tried her best to prepare him for life on the throne.
However, the mother and son didn't always see eye to eye on certain issues, the Mirror reports. In her latest book 'The New Royals', royal correspondent Kate Nicholl's explores their relationship - and recalls one incident when Her Majesty overruled her son's decision.
The pair spoke regularly, with the Queen preparing Charles for his role as King by discussing matters of state and the future of the monarchy. Describing their meetings, former press secretary Charles Anson told the author: "Each monarch coaches and brings on the next generation. It’s that continuity that appeals to so many people, because it’s not just an elected person who suddenly arrives in public life.
