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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why King Charles Was Often "Reduced to Tears" by His Dad Prince Philip, According to a Royal Biographer

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, receives his wings at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire, UK, 20th August 1971. On the right is his father who is Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

Not all relationships between parents and their children are easy. For King Charles, growing up in the Royal Family meant spending most of his time apart from his mom, Queen Elizabeth II, and dad, Prince Philip. But according to one royal expert, when Charles did interact with his father, it often resulted in tears.

In the book My Mother and I, royal expert Ingrid Seward discussed Charles's challenging childhood, including his sometimes tricky relationship with Prince Philip.

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