Let’s face it—being a grandpa is no walk in the park, especially when you’ve got three grandkids running around and another on the way! As Prince Charles gears up to welcome his fourth grandchild this spring, he’s realizing just how much energy it takes to keep up with the little ones. It’s not just about changing diapers or reading bedtime stories; it’s about being fully present for every moment, no matter how tiring it might be.
Charles Admits Grandchildren Wear Him Out
During a recent event at the Dorchester Community Church in Poundbury, Dorset, Prince Charles opened up about the challenges of being a grandpa. Speaking to Amelia Kerr, a mother of a four-week-old named Oliver, the 70-year-old royal confessed, “My grandchildren wear me out. I don’t know how you do it.” This heartfelt comment shows that even someone as experienced and poised as Prince Charles can feel the weight of parenthood—or in this case, grandparenthood.
Camilla Reveals Charles' Playful Side
But don’t let the exhaustion fool you—Prince Charles is also known for his playful side. His wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, has admitted that he’s a real charmer when it comes to spending time with her grandchildren from a previous relationship. In the BBC documentary, Prince, Son & Heir: Charles at 70, she shared, “He reads Harry Potter and he can do all the different voices. I think children really appreciate that.” Camilla went on to describe how Charles gets down on his knees and crawls around with the kids, making funny noises and laughing the whole time. “My grandchildren adore him, absolutely adore him,” she added.
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Prince William and Harry Weigh In
Prince William has expressed in the past that he wants his dad to slow down and spend more time with his three kids: Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, six months. “I would like him to have more time with the children,” William, 36, said in the same documentary. “Having more time with him at home would be lovely, and being able to, you know, play around with the grandchildren. When he’s there, he’s brilliant, but we need him there as much as possible.”
Prince Harry, 34, agreed, sharing in the documentary, “This is a man who has dinner ridiculously late at night, and then goes to his desk later that night and will fall asleep on his notes to the point where he’ll wake up with a piece of paper stuck to his face. The man never stops. When we were kids, there were bags and bags and bags of work that the office just sent to him. We could barely even get to his desk to say goodnight to him.”
Looking Ahead to Baby Sussex
With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expecting their first child, there’s no doubt that Prince Charles will have his hands full. Here’s hoping he gets plenty of rest before the newest addition to the family arrives!
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