How Charles's Search for a Role Drags Him Into Political Controversy

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ANALYSIS By Tristram Hunt

TO BE Prince of Wales is not a position it is a predicament, according to playwright Alan Bennett. In fact, the heir apparent's only concrete duty is to outlive his parent. But in the meantime, there is the question of how to fill the time.

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How Charles's Search for a Role Drags Him Into Political Controversy

In the 19th Century, the Prince Regent, future George IV, was a legendary drunk and serial womaniser, and Bertie, future Edward VII, was notorious for his gambling, fast living and raucous behaviour.

Admirably, our current Prince of Wales has never taken those routes.

Instead, this intelligent, thoughtful and sensitive man has used his time as hei...

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