King Charles III's Affair With Camilla Reportedly Left Prince William & Prince Harry to 'Look After Themselves’

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

King Charles III loves his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, but he may have been a less strict parent after Princess Diana’s death. He was reportedly too distracted by his ongoing affair with Camilla. That idea of lax parenting led both of the boys to run a bit wild without someone monitoring their activities outside the palace.

More from SheKnows

• Kate Middleton & Prince William Are Reportedly Using Their Boston Trip to 'Maintain a Sense of Relevance'

In Kate Nicholl’s book, The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, she discusses how the loss of Diana in the boys’ life changed everything in the royal family. “With a busy work schedule and Camilla now very much a priority in his private diary, Charles placed too much trust in William and Harry to look after themselves,” wrote Nicholl.

Harry and William created their own private club called “Club H” at Highgrove, and with their newfound freedom, the teens imbibed in alcohol and cigarettes. A source told the royal author, “The boys wanted their independence and they probably had too much of it.” Charles was often hard to reach because he was in his love bubble with Camilla, so they had to resort to “calling his protection officers so they could talk to him.”

Click here to read the full article.

The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown

Price: $19.58

Buy Now

Calling it not an “ideal” situation, William and Harry relied upon their former nanny, Tiggey Legge-Bourke, and their friends, the Van Cutsems, to pick up the slack of their father. The family dynamic of the past likely plays into the drama of the rift in 2022. Charles placed more importance in his relationship with Camilla when his sons needed him the most after the greatest loss of their lives.

Before you go, click here to see the best photos of Prince Harry and Prince William growing up together over the years.

Best of SheKnows

• All the Celebrities Who Welcomed Babies in 2022

• 35 Times Actresses Totally Transformed For a Role: See Side-by-Side Photos

• 29 Lesbian Couples in Hollywood With Our Favorite Love Stories

Sign up for SheKnows' Newsletter.
For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.