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Prince Charles

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henetha Sat 10-Nov-18 10:18:25

Well, of course, he's hardly at the coal-face all day, is he.
But in the role he was born into I think he has done his best to care about the environment and about people. It's very easy to criticise, isn't it, but who of us would like to have our every move watched and picked over.
Good luck too him I say, and I think he will make a fine King.

paddyann Sat 10-Nov-18 10:13:44

Works hard? Ha bloomin ha ,wouldn't know a hard days work if he tripped over it!

Anniebach Sat 10-Nov-18 10:12:25

What in his life style affects the environment? Yes he travels by air because his ‘job’ demands this

I am puzzled by ‘ he is being rebranded Blinko, he discussed what he has been doing since the 70’s .

Sparklefizz Sat 10-Nov-18 10:11:12

I think Charles works quite hard and the environment and the Princes' Trust are close to his heart and he is passionate about them. I enjoyed seeing the work he has done in those areas, and at least he has a legacy to show for all these years in waiting.

However ..... Camilla saying how kind he was!! I rankled! Neither Camilla nor Charles were kind to Diana - in fact, they were cruel. So I certainly don't buy that.

maryeliza54 Sat 10-Nov-18 10:02:27

He cares about the environment - give me a break. With his lifestyle? Sheer propaganda.

Auntieflo Sat 10-Nov-18 09:37:25

I enjoyed it. But then perhaps I am an old fuddy duddy

Blinko Sat 10-Nov-18 09:06:54

He's being rebranded, isn't he? Though I agree he has had some really bad press in the past. Some warranted, and some not, imo.

gillybob Sat 10-Nov-18 08:55:58

I didn’t watch it as I have no time for the royals. Seeing the adverts for it were bad enough. However they were hardly going to make a program showing him in anything other than a rosy glow were they?

Anniebach Sat 10-Nov-18 08:51:00

I watched it. I have much admiration for Charles, I can’t think of anyone who has endured so much critcism for so many years , when he spoke out about the planet being in danger all those yesrs ago the press led with ‘Charles talks to plants’. The Princes Trust has helped thousands of young people since he started the charity in 1976.

Now some want William to be king because Charles is too old, no matter Charles has been heir since the age of 4.

Luckygirl Sat 10-Nov-18 08:47:04

Well - it did all come across very positively - but what else did I expect? They certainly weren't going to highlight any downsides. Call me a cynic, but I am guessing that this was a carefully crafted piece of PR! His wife came across as quite grumpy during the royal engagements.

kittylester Sat 10-Nov-18 08:44:30

I fell asleep half way through - I was very tired! I intend to watch the rest this afternoon.

travelsafar Sat 10-Nov-18 08:25:59

Did anyone else watch the program about our future King the other night. I found it very entertaining and loved his story about the butcher and the black pudding. I felt he came across as a very nice person who is kind and thoughtful and his wife and sons, clearly love him very much.