- Prince Harry and King Charles’ Relationship:
- Speculation on why King Charles isn’t taking Prince Harry’s calls.
- Robert Jobson’s insights from his new biography on Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
- Robert Jobson’s New Biography: “Catherine the Princess of Wales”:
- Catherine’s background and early life.Dispelling myths about Catherine’s so-called “waity Katie” years.Her intelligence, resilience, and sense of humor.
- The role Catherine plays in the royal family, especially in modernizing the monarchy.
- Catherine’s Relationship with King Charles:
- Catherine’s close relationship with King Charles, whom she calls “Grandpa.”Her role in facilitating Charles’ time with his grandchildren and mediating between William and Charles.
- Instances where Catherine has helped maintain family harmony.
- William and Helicopter Travel:
- William’s frequent use of helicopters and concerns raised by King Charles about their safety.
- The signing of a waiver by William to acknowledge the risks.
- Princess Beatrice’s Style:
- Princess Beatrice being named the best-dressed person in Britain by Tatler magazine.
- Discussion on her style evolution and the influence of her stylist, Olivia Buckingham.
- Role of York Sisters in the Royal Family:
- Speculation about potential larger roles for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie in the future.
- King Charles’ current stance on the slimmed-down royal family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle:
King Charles and Prince Harry’s Relationship:
- There is speculation about why King Charles is not taking Prince Harry’s calls.Discussion on the closeness between King Charles and Prince Harry in Harry’s younger years.
- The strain in their relationship, especially after Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties.
Potential Succession Issues:
Concerns about the line of succession in the event of a tragedy involving Prince William and his family.
- Mention of the undesirable scenario of having King Harry and Queen Meghan on the throne, with a jest about the even less desirable possibility of King Andrew.
Catherine’s Role in Family Dynamics:
- Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is described as a key figure in maintaining harmony within the royal family, potentially mediating between different family members, including those who have had conflicts with Harry and Meghan.
Robert Jobson’s Biography:
- The book touches on Prince Harry and his relationship with the rest of the royal family, although the focus remains on Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
CONCLUSION
The points highlight the ongoing tension and complexities within the royal family dynamics, especially concerning Harry and Meghan’s roles and relationships. You can have a listen to our summary here: