King Charles, since his accession to the throne, has faced difficult circumstances while handling the reins of the monarchy, even with an exceptionally long waiting period for the position.
There had been growing anti-monarchal protests gaining momentum, the ongoing family drama between the royal family and the Sussexes, and the slimmed-down list of royal duties. Charles was only beginning to implement his plans when news of cancer came just two years into his reign.
At this time, the king relied on his trusted, previously underestimated but faithfully loyal senior officials, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Among them, Duchess Sophie has become a rising star, taking on crucial diplomatic missions, including a visit to war-torn Ukraine.
She was quickly dubbed King Charles’s “secret weapon”, as she received praise for her work from the public and media. With Prince Harry and Meghan gone, the company was concerned it wouldn’t have enough young royals to interact with young people.
While Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoy great popularity among young people, the Prince and Princess of Wales have been given the important task of having more “secret weapons” like Duchess Sophie.
One young royal has already shown clear signs of excellence and royal expert Chris Riches believes she can be “a natural and compassionate leader”.
He believes that “age is no barrier to competence,” emphasizing that Princess Charlotte is destined for greatness. The expert noted that William and Kate have “a hands-on approach, and that’s certainly paying off with Charlotte blossoming in confidence,” adding that she’s unlikely to become “a bitter spare” like Prince Harry.
Royal historian and advisory board member of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada, Justin Vovk, said: “We see signs that Charlotte is becoming more independent, but it also reminds us that she is still supposed to be a normal 10-year-old girl. »
Charlotte has shown signs that she is completely comfortable dealing with crowds and attention, all while adhering to royal protocols.
