In a heartfelt conversation, Prince Charles, the Duke of Cornwall, shared how much he misses being with his beloved grandchildren during these challenging times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. At 71 years old, the royal revealed just how difficult it's been to stay apart from Prince William's trio—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—as well as Prince Harry's little one, Archie, who is now 12 months old. This touching sentiment came out during an interview with Sky News.
Speaking candidly over a video call on June 4, Charles empathized deeply with the struggles so many are facing worldwide. "I completely get where people are coming from—their frustrations, the difficulties they're going through, the grief, the anguish," he said. "But here we are, lucky enough to still talk on the phone and occasionally do these kinds of chats. Still, it’s not the same, is it? You really want to be there to give someone a hug when they need it most."
Staying Connected Through Technology
Charles also mentioned that it has been quite a while since he last saw his father, Prince Philip, face-to-face. However, thanks to modern technology like FaceTime, he has managed to keep in touch with the Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrated his 99th birthday on June 10. While Charles didn’t go into detail about how he plans to honor his dad’s special day, he expressed hope that this global crisis will come to an end soon, allowing families everywhere to reunite.
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"I’m just doing my best to find ways to help and encourage people through this," Charles continued. "We need to navigate through this without destroying everything around us in the process. It’s a delicate balance, but one that’s absolutely necessary."
Personal Experience With the Virus
The Prince of Wales knows firsthand what it’s like to battle the virus. Back on March 25, Clarence House announced that Charles had tested positive for COVID-19 and had promptly gone into quarantine. Fortunately, after some much-needed rest and recovery, he was feeling much better. "I was fortunate in my case; it wasn’t too bad. But I’ve had it, and I understand completely what others have endured," he admitted.
His empathy extends especially to those who have lost loved ones and couldn’t be there for them during their final moments. "That must be the hardest thing to bear," Charles reflected. "It breaks my heart thinking about it."
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