A touching moment captured between King Charles and his grandchildren George, Charlotte, and Louis has sparked joy online, while some users claim the gesture directly contradicts claims made by Prince Harry in his controversial memoir “Spare.”
The scene shows Charles affectionately hugging and kissing Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and then little Louis.
King Charles embraces his grandchildren
The footage comes from a new BBC documentary that gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the coronation of King Charles III.
In the video, a smiling Charles is seen greeting his son William, then his daughter-in-law Kate, and then gives a big hug and kiss to his grandchildren
The tender grandfatherly display has received significant attention, going viral across social media.
Many have pointed out how it contrasts starkly with accusations Harry leveled against his father in “Spare.”
Harry famously wrote that Charles has “a nearly zero-tolerance prohibition on all physical contact,” stating that he believes his father is incapable of showing affection even to his own children.
“Never gives hugs.” Sentenced the Duke of Sussex.
Seeing Charles so openly demonstrative with his grandchildren seems to belie Harry’s claim.
In that carefree moment, Charles acted not as a distant monarch, but as a loving and caring grandfather, joyfully hugging and kissing his grandchildren.
This perhaps suggests there is more emotional depth to Charles than Harry gave him credit for.
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The scene has warmed the hearts of fans worldwide. Many see it as belying Harry’s narrative of Charles as rigid and removed, instead revealing the King’s playful, nurturing side rarely glimpsed in public.
“They are such a lovely family,” wrote one user. Another said; “They must be such a comfort to him.” Another netizen commented; “To the world, he is King Charles but to his family, he is a father and a grandfather.”
While tensions undoubtedly still exist behind palace walls, this small yet profound instance captured on film indicates there may be more care and affection between Charles and his children and grandchildren than “Spare” acknowledged.