The Sad Reality of King Charles and His Grandkids

King Charles has held many roles throughout his life, but “the world’s coolest grandpa” may not be the first title that comes to mind. However, he is making a sincere effort to be present in the lives of all five of his grandchildren: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet. Balancing the demands of royal duties alongside family responsibilities is no easy task, and like any grandfather, keeping up with an energetic group of children can be challenging. Despite these obstacles, Charles appears committed to fostering his relationships with them. That said, his connection with Archie and Lilibet seems to be the most distant, likely influenced by the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family.

Charles takes being a grandparent seriously, a trait he probably picked up from his own meemaw. When Prince George was born, the King couldn’t stop talking about how important it is to bond with grandkids while they’re young and impressionable. He claimed that encouraging and praising them would eventually pave the way to their personal interests because that’s what his grandmother did for him. And it seems he’s really tried to live by that advice. According to the Daily Mail, Charles goes out of his way to connect with his grandkids and wants to spend more time with them. Now that George, Charlotte, and Louis live closer, he gets to see them more often, and he’s apparently thrilled about it.

While the Wales children have the opportunity to spend more time with their royal grandfather, Archie and Lilibet are growing up in California, far from the rest of the royal family. Given the physical distance and the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the family, it has been challenging for King Charles to develop a close bond with his youngest grandchildren. Understandably, this is something he finds disappointing, as any grandparent would.