King Charles holds family precious unlike mum Queen Elizabeth II: insider

King Charles wants to give priority to his family during important occasions

Published June 10, 2026

King Charles seemingly chooses differently when it comes to his family, as an expert.

His Majesty, who put his royal duties aside to attend nephew Peter Phillips wedding last week, makes decisions differently than his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Speaking on behalf of CasinoHawks, former Royal butler Grant Harrold says King Charles has always “adored his nephew.”

“It would have been a logistical nightmare to make it work, but the King and his team would have gone to extreme lengths to ensure he could be there for the ceremony,” Harrold shares.

Harold added King attending Peter’s wedding is “interesting because it shows how different the King is to his mother.”

“The late Queen was always about duty first, family after,” he shares. “She missed many family occasions as she didn’t want to let people down at official engagements. However, The King is a bit more relaxed on this, and wants to make sure he’s there for the big moments in his family’s life.

Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.