PRINCE Charles was desperate to call off his wedding to Diana but feared backlash from the royal family, it's reported. In a new biography, he describes how he wanted to break off his engagement to the aristocrat's daughter when "I discovered how awful the prospects were". In the explosive book, serialised in the Daily Mail ,Charles describes himself as being "permanently between the devil and the deep blue sea" ahead of his 1981 nuptials. Author Robert Jobson has accompanied the prince for 18 months on tours around the world. The book, Charles at Seventy: Thoughts, Hopes and Dreams, marks Charles' 70th birthday in November. Jobson says that Charles knew he and Diana were not suited "within just a handful of meetings". He wrote in the Mail: "During the weeks leading up to the wedding, he told friends, he would try to talk to her about his work commitments and what kind of day he’d just had — and Diana would stare back at him blankly. "She seemed incapable of grasping the … [Read more...] about Prince Charles ‘desperately wanted to call off Diana wedding’ but feared Royal backlash
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Prince Charles reveals he toasted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby ‘several times’
PRINCE Charles revealed on a tour of a whisky distillery he had toasted news of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby “several times”. Charles spoke about becoming a grandfather again during a visit to Royal Lochnagar Distillery in Aberdeenshire, where he tried a 30-year-old malt made in his honour. When asked if he had toasted Harry and Meghan’s news, the Prince of Wales — who is known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland — replied: “Oh yes, absolutely. Several times, thank you.” Ewan Andrew, director of distillery owner Diageo, said: "We are delighted to have welcomed His Royal Highness and to formally hand over this special cask, which will become the oldest single cask bottling of Royal Lochnagar Scotch whisky. OVEN DEATH Gran arrested as dead baby found after being 'stabbed, put in an oven and BAKED' REALITY STAR DEAD Cathouse TV star and Nevada Bunny Ranch owner Dennis Hof dies aged 72 'GLAD HE'S DEAD' Brit cyclist shot dead by … [Read more...] about Prince Charles reveals he toasted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby ‘several times’
Who’s next in line to the throne, where does Prince Harry come in the Royal Family tree and when will Prince Charles become king?
QUEEN Elizabeth's record-breaking reign as British monarch means more than 65 years have passed since the last royal succession. Prince Charles is next in line to the throne, but how do the rest of the Royal Family and Prince Louis line up? Here's everything you need to know... Who will become King after Queen Elizabeth? The throne will pass to Prince Charles if the Queen abdicates, retires or dies – and according to reports, abdication could be a real possibility. Her Majesty is said to have told her inner circle that if she is still on the throne at the age of 95, she will ask for a piece of legislation to grant her eldest son full power to reign while she is alive. Royal commentator Robert Jobson told the Mail On Sunday he has spoken to a number of high-ranking courtiers who say preparations for the transition of the Crown are gaining pace. And at this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, the Queen said she wished for Charles to succeed her as head of the … [Read more...] about Who’s next in line to the throne, where does Prince Harry come in the Royal Family tree and when will Prince Charles become king?
Prince Charles’ ex-college blasted after voting to scrap poppies from Remembrance Day
PRINCE Charles’ old Cambridge college was slammed yesterday for an attempt to scrap the mention of poppies in plans for the university’s Remembrance Day. Trinity was among a string of colleges to back a motion that did not even recommend a minute’s silence.Cambridge University Students’ Union. In an initial poll, 30 of 31 representatives voted to remove the mention of poppies and “British war veterans”. The motion was debated and eventually defeated. But Trinity was blasted for “disrespecting” their heritage. One student said: “Next they’ll be burning poppies.” Cambridge’s Tory Association said: “This is a students’ union that literally wants to erase our memory and gratitude to war heroes who sacrificed so much for so many.” But a union rep insisted it will be laying wreaths on November 11, adding: “Discussions were not about erasing the past, but rather broadening the focus of our … [Read more...] about Prince Charles’ ex-college blasted after voting to scrap poppies from Remembrance Day
What is the Commonwealth of Nations, which countries are in it and will Prince Charles succeed Queen Elizabeth as the head?
THE Queen symbolically presides over not only Britain, but also the 53 countries of the Commonwealth. But why was the post-Empire association formed, and which countries is it made up of? What is the Commonwealth of Nations? The Commonwealth of Nations is made up of 53 countries of which a majority are former territories of Britain. Countries from across the globe, including Asia, Africa and Europe, all sign up to the same values and principles, acknowledging the shared history they have together. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the Commonwealth Nations, regardless of the different countries' constitutions. The member states were established as "free and equal". A central part of the Commonwealth is the Commonwealth Secretariat - the organisation helps to support member countries to gain democracy, development and peace. What countries are in the Commonwealth? Member states of the Commonwealth range from countries in Africa, including Botswana, Ghana and Cameroon, to countries in the … [Read more...] about What is the Commonwealth of Nations, which countries are in it and will Prince Charles succeed Queen Elizabeth as the head?