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Prince William disagrees with King Charles’ role as father

Prince William does not want to repeat same mistakes as made by father King Charles

Published June 24, 2026

Prince William has pledged to be a different monarch than King Charles.

The Prince of Wales, who subtly keeps his family first apart from the Royal duties, wants to create a work life balance.

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Speaking about Prince William’s choices, expert Jennie Bond said: “As we know, and in the face of some criticism, William has made the conscious and unabashed choice to put his children first whenever humanly possible.”

Bond told Mirror: “I’m sure his wife and kids love him all the more for that.”

“This is where he has drawn a distinct line between himself and his father,” Bond added. “Not that Charles was a bad parent, but he was often an absent parent because his work diary is always crammed.”

“He and Catherine seem like equal partners in a relationship where, by dint of his birth, he could act as if they weren’t,” she noted.

Eleen Bukhari
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.