The relationship between King Charles and Prince George will need to change and adapt as the royal youngster grows and takes his place as one of the most senior working royals.
When the King dies and Prince William becomes monarch, George will be the new Prince of Wales, a role Charles filled for many decades and knows better than most.
Royal author Robert Jobson has laid bare the bond between grandfather and grandson, telling Hello! magazine: “It’s very much a grandfather relationship with George at the moment, but as he gets older, the King will take on that mentoring role, much as the late Queen did with William.”
William built up a strong relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth when he was studying at Eton, as he would often pop over to see her at nearby Windsor Castle for tea at the weekend.
George was Charles’s first grandchild, and he was naturally overjoyed when William and Princess Kate’s first child arrived in July 2013.
His Majesty has also spoken fondly about his other grandchildren, as according to Mr Jobson he “adores” Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte was even named in tribute to him.
In May 2015 when William and Kate welcomed their daughter Charles reportedly said: “I was hoping for a granddaughter – someone to look after me when I am very old.”
The King has been spending time at Sandringham recuperating while he receives cancer treatment, but his grandchildren continue to provide him with much joy and entertainment.
