Sally Bedell Smith gives us an insider's view of the life of a man who has waited his entire life to be king. At age 68, he is set to inherit the throne from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II upon her death. So what's a prince to do until that day?
Prince Charles is like many of us. He deals with insecurities, overbearing parents, and a feeling that he doesn't know the direction his life should be heading. Most of us muddle our way through, find our way, and settle into our lives. Most of us, however, are not the future king of England.
Prince Charles leads a life of opulent luxury, but he also is passionate about agriculture, helping the poor, providing opportunities for underprivileged school children, and architecture. He has spent his life behind the scenes working to fund his charities so others can benefit from the resources.
Again, like many of us, he has made some terrible mistakes. His marriage to Diana was not good - right from the start. His continued affair with Camilla was a royal scandal, and his decision making skills were not always up to par.
What we see as we read about Charles is his human-ness. How would any of us deal with the daily pressures of royal life? Would we deal well with always being on? Could we deal with the press prying into every aspect of our daily life?
If you are fascinated by the royal family (and I am), this might be a book you choose to pick up and read. Bedell Smith is frank and shares a lot of information about the man who waits to be king.
Wow, do I find myself feeling... sympathy for Prince Charles?!
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