In a BBC documentary broadcast on December 26, we see that the King of England is very affectionate towards William, Kate and their three children. A style that is radically different from the style of his mother, Elizabeth II.
For the first time in the history of Great Britain, the preparations for the coronation of the king were filmed. Images from a documentary aired by the BBC on Tuesday 26 December, covering the first year of Charles III and Queen Camilla’s reign. On this occasion, we reveal a sovereign loving and tender towards our neighbors. And one sequence in particular attracted the attention of the English press.
Having just arrived for his coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, the King greets his family already in attendance. Charles first kisses his eldest son William, everyone smiles, then his daughter-in-law Kate, who quickly fights back. Before hugging grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis.
Charles III kisses William, Kate and their children during his coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey. Screenshot / BBC
As noted Daily Mail: which scrutinizes the royal family’s every move, “many claim it is the sweetest display ever between three generations of kings.”
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“Nearly zero tolerance for any physical contact”
If the succession is surprising, it is also because Charles has been accused by his youngest son Harry of not being demonstrative enough. In his memoirs, Spare (The substitute, French), the Duke of Sussex wrote: “Regardless of the intensity of the bonds of love, there was a line of demarcation that should never be crossed, for example, between a monarch and a child. Or between an heir and an alternative. A physical border, but also an emotional one.” According to Harry, this rule was followed by all the Windsors, starting with his father. “It wasn’t just Willie and his insisting need to be allowed to breathe; The same kind of inhibition existed among our elders, who had almost zero tolerance for any physical contact. No hugs, no kisses, no small signs of affection. Here and there, at most, a very light touch of the cheek with the tip of the fingers… on special occasions.”
Would the reality be completely different? In any case, this is confirmed by the Bishop of Hereford, Richard Jackson Telegraph: . “I was particularly struck by how much they did [les Windsor] are unusually affectionate, he observes. They are clearly a very close family, all generations together.
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Break with Elizabeth II
What’s amazing about the scene revealed by the BBC is that these surprising signs of tenderness from King Charles towards his family are completely at odds with Elizabeth II’s style. The famous monarch, in fact, has shown very little love for those close to him. Despite a few knowing looks and smiles, Elizabeth II maintained great modesty. Hugs and kisses, too few for her.
On the contrary, Charles III has shown himself since his accession to the throne to be more tangible, more compassionate. In short, more human. As soon as his mother died, he appeared as a king near the people who did not hesitate to multiply the multitude. During these meetings with his subordinates, he allowed himself to be touched, held by the shoulder, kissed on the cheek… It was unimaginable in the time of Elizabeth II.
Source: Le Figaro
