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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

The unexpected way King Charles made sure his son Prince William met Kate Middleton - and he could never have guessed how important the ‘fatherly’ advice would be

King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

A new royal book has revealed the 'fatherly' advice King Charles gave his son Prince William while he was at university - and if hadn't headed his father's words of warning, William may never have met his future wife Kate Middleton.

Prince William and King Charles have always shared a close bond as father and son, even if there are some regrets the King has about the way he raised his children. But the pair rely on each other for both personal and professional support, being some of the only people in the world who understand what it means to be the heir to the throne and hold such a prominent position in the royal line of succession. 

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