BEFORE Charles became king and climbed to the top of the royal ladder, he was the holder of many grand titles: Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Baron of Renfrew, Earl of Carrick, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
But there’s one title that’s rather more universal to a man of his age – grandfather. And it’s arguably the one closest to his heart.
Being a granddad brings him great joy, a friend of the king says.
“Charles regards it as something of a luxury, as many grandparents do. He can have the pleasure of spending time with the children without the burden of being responsible for their discipline and everything else that goes into bringing up kids. All grandparents need to do is give them the gift of time.”
When William and Kate had their first child, Prince George, Charles was almost 65 and more than ready to usher in a new generation.
“It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled
