Grieving Charles Reflects On Future Of The Monarchy At Welsh Bolthole

Princes’ peace talks with Harry as the Firm faces revamp

- Richard Palmer

Prince Charles will grieve for his father in solitude at his Welsh retreat, following peace talks with sons Prince William and Prince Harry, according to reports.

The Prince of Wales is understood to have left Windsor alone for the peace of his Brecon Beacons cottage in Llwynywermod, Llandovery, a day after the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Charles and William are to map out a new plan for the monarchy after a tumultuous period that ended with Prince Philip’s death.

The heir, 72, departed after meeting his two sons within the grounds of Windsor Castle, where the family made tender steps towards a reconciliation following Harry and Meghan’s bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview.

However, there has been no official confirmation from Clarence House.

The Prince and his eldest son, 38, intend to work with the Queen and their senior advisers on revamping the way the House of Windsor carries out its mission of national unity and continuity with a reduced number of working royals.

That means sharing out a number of patronages between the remaining royals, deciding how many charities and other organisations the Royal Family can represent and the number of engagements it can commit to now.

A much bigger change is expected when Charles accedes to the throne, but in the short term there may be a bigger role for Prince Edward, 57, and his wife Sophie, 56.