Era of a Romantic, Modern King
Prince Harry’s account of his last meeting with his father at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral makes the King’s sentiments clear; he wants his last last years to be peaceful. It is an understandable request from a 74 year old man. Except, though in his last years of life, he is in the unique position of being in his new first year as a Monarch. As much as he would like to, there are some decisions to be made in regards to his exiled son Harry and the monarchy. The assumption has been that Charles wants to avoid conflict and hard decisions because of his position as a father. However it is important to look at what the king stood for as a young prince and how he has always championed for the evolving of monarchy into the new era. King Charles in his early years, sympathized with his exiled uncle. Though it took many years, unlike his uncle, he was ultimately able to marry the woman of hi...