Prince William and Kate Middleton have once again become the center of attention, after one of their best-kept secrets has been revealed. This information is related to King Charles III and will surely mean a U-turn in their lives.
There is no doubt that the British royal family is going through one of their most delicate moments since the proclamation of Charles III. Among other things, this is due to the apparent rift that has now opened between the monarch and his eldest son.
This time, it is not just a matter of simple differences of opinion, but a public and deeply painful rupture, both for the king and Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The conflict originated from an urban development project approved by the Duchy of Cornwall, which is managed by the heir to the throne. Apparently, it was a real estate expansion operation in Dorset, with the construction of more than one hundred new homes.
However, what seemed like a routine initiative has ended up generating great controversy, all because of the choice of land. As has come to light, the chosen area is around Max Gate, the historic house where writer Thomas Hardy lived, a key figure in English literature.
As expected, the approval of these homes has caused a great stir among defenders of national heritage. So much so that several intellectuals, historians, and urban planning experts quickly condemned this project managed by Prince William.
Among them is Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey and current president of the Thomas Hardy Society, who called the decision "a display of absolute lack of awareness."
Prince William and Kate Middleton have not been able to prevent this information from coming to light
Many expected Prince William to intervene at the last minute. People trusted that, recognizing the heritage value of the place, the husband of Kate Middleton would stop the construction. However, his silence was interpreted as indifference or even contempt for the cultural legacy.
This is a very different attitude from the one shown by King Charles III. Firm in his defense of the environment and historical heritage, the monarch reacted with great anger.
According to sources close to Buckingham, his disappointment with Prince William has been deep. In fact, the monarch believes that his son has violated key principles of the modern monarchy.
This way, the relationship between father and son has become visibly deteriorated. Although no official statements have been issued, it is known that Kate Middleton's husband has apologized in private. Even so, the damage seems to be done, and the gesture may have come too late.
However, the consequences are not limited to the family sphere. Politically, several local parliamentarians have requested explanations about how the project was approved without consultation or transparency. This is an issue that has affected Prince William's public image.
But the most shocking part of this story is the latest decision made by the monarch. As has come to light, Charles III has temporarily withdrawn from his son control over certain assets of the Duchy of Cornwall.