Why is King Charles hesitant to prepare Kate for her future role as Queen?

Queen Camilla has also refrained from offering formal advice to Kate about the role

Why is King Charles hesitant to prepare Kate for her future role as Queen?
King Charles III has spent most of his life preparing for his role as monarch, having been the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history.

His decades as heir gave him ample time to focus on his passions and reflect on the kind of king he wanted to become.

Now, as he settles into his reign following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, there is one area where Charles has reportedly shown restraint: preparing Princess Kate, his daughter-in-law, for her future role as Queen Consort.

Despite their strong relationship, insiders suggest Charles has been hesitant to guide Kate in this area. Similarly, Queen Camilla, who currently serves as consort, has also refrained from offering formal advice to Kate about the role.

Royal expert Christopher Anderson shared insights into the reasoning behind this decision.

According to him, the reluctance is not due to any personal conflict; in fact, the challenges the King and Kate have faced over the past year have only deepened their bond.

However, Anderson explained that Charles is cautious about initiating discussions on Kate’s future role because doing so might inadvertently fuel speculation about his own reign being short-lived.

“Charles III is determined to remain on the throne for many years, and preparing Kate for her future role could give rise to the perception that he might step down or that his time as king is limited,” Anderson stated.

While Kate may not be receiving formal coaching just yet, her growing role within the royal family and her dedication to public service indicate she is already preparing herself for the future in her own way.

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