King Charles takes keen interest in his grandchildren, as seen during a heartfelt exchange with TV presenter Declan Donnelly at Buckingham Palace.
The monarch's insightful questions about Dec's toddler revealed his personal experience with the lively antics of young children-a reflection of his role as a devoted grandfather to five.
The sweet talk took place on the eve of the King's Trust Awards ceremony, co-hosted by Ant and Dec in their roles as goodwill ambassadors for the foundation.
Recalling the exchange, Dec shared how the monarch's thoughtful questions reflected a deep understanding of the ups and downs of raising toddlers.
The King inquired specifically about Dec's young son, who is nearing his third birthday.
'My son is coming up to three, he's a crazy one,' Dec recalled telling the monarch.
The TV presenter continued to tell Hello!: 'The King said, 'Is he one of these who jumps and dives bombs in the pool and sinks at the bottom?' Yeah, that's him.'
Dec noted that the King's comment clearly came from firsthand knowledge. 'He's obviously got experience with that some of the grandkids, I would have thought.'
The heartwarming exchange highlighted Charles's ability to relate to others through shared family experiences-particularly those involving spirited young children.
As a grandfather to five-Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet-King Charles has had ample opportunity to develop his grandparenting skills.
His special bond with Prince Louis, Prince Wiliam's youngest child, was especially visible during this year's Trooping the Colour.
In contrast, Charles' time with Prince Harry's children, Archie and Lilibet, has been limited due to their family's move to the United States.