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Look, there is nothing inherently boring about a teenage boy grieving his mother.
From a narrative perspective, this was unavoidable.
), his storyline is flat-out boring.
Ah, good ol television: solving generational trauma in 50 minutes or less!
a father to his two sons.
This is illustrated primarily through Charless daily phone calls with Camilla Parker Bowles.
IsThe Crowngiving these two the softball treatment because theyre now the king and queen?
Okay, so BREAK THE CYCLE, CHUCK!
Nah, too easy.
Im afraid we dont do fathers and sons very well in this family, Charles dithers.
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Still, its infuriating that the series portrays him as someone whos in touch with his feelings.Ive readSpare.
(By the way, what about Harry?
Hes going through the same thing, you know.
Then again, we know the No.
Twos dont count in this family.)
Charles arranges a surprise meetup at Windsor Castle, and it is an unmitigated disaster.
I also find it highly unlikely that the real Charles wouldve admitted his parenting faults out loud.
Saying he hasnt got anything right and apologizing for not having risen to the occasion?
When did Charles turn into a self-aware millennial parent?
It feels like Charles might be getting somewhere with William, though.
Until he starts talking about himself namely, his own grief.Nooooo,Charles!
You were doing so well, but this isnt about you.
Upon his return to Eton, William resumes roaming the halls in a morose stupor.
That is, until Grandpa Phil arrives to, once again,put this broken family back together.
William: Naomi Campbell.
Philip: Rita Hayworth.
But then its time to get down to business.
Girl wasnt always so comfortable and confident with the press, at least not in the beginning.
But what understanding can there ever be in this archaic family?
Philip drives William to Highgrove, where William gives Charles a hug.
As Philip watches in awe, he remains on-brand by not allowing himself to let the tears fall.
Yes, its a dull ending, but what else can you expect from the Prince William perspective?
Its always the dazzling royals who will open up about their grief and their healing process.
If you want a more visceral portrayal of a sons heartache, pick up a copy ofSpare.
