King Charles at 75: 'Being King is the job he was born to do'
ok.co.ukEvery joy and heartbreak of King Charles’ life has been chronicled for the world to avidly devour. From Prince to King, he has overcome untold challenges under an intense spotlight of public scrutiny.
But as he celebrates his landmark 75th birthday on November 14th, he has proven himself to be, not only a respected King, but a firm and fair guide who has laid the foundations for the Royal Family’s future.
Speaking to us ahead of the milestone celebration, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says, “People often talk about ‘the journey’ Camilla has made - from mistress to beloved wife and now Queen - but we shouldn’t forget that it’s been one hell of a journey for Charles as well. "From shy adolescent to the world’s most sought after bachelor, from a fairytale wedding to a bitter divorce, from adulterer and being blamed for Diana’s death to eventually to marrying Camilla.
He has been loved, despised, humiliated, mocked - but finally he has won the respect of many people in the UK.” Gone are the concerns that Charles would be a meddlesome monarch as Jennie points out, “From the moment he became King, there was a difference in tone from Charles as he solemnly pledged to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation...
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