Buckingham Palace stays silent after news about Charles III and his grandchildren becomes official

The silence at Buckingham Palace echoes louder than ever after what had long been an open secret became official. Charles III keeps a much closer relationship with Prince William's children than with those of his younger son, Prince Harry.

Although the Royal Household hasn't issued any statement, the monarch's gestures at public events have hinted at a truth that makes the crown's followers uncomfortable. Building an image in royal households isn't an easy task. A king's appearance must strike a balance between humanity and rigidity, closeness and protocol.

In this complicated game of mirrors, Charles III has worked for decades to become a serious and professional sovereign. However, on rare occasions, King Charles III lets his most intimate side show, and it's in those moments that one can see the father and grandfather behind the monarch.

At Buckingham Palace, Charles III's Situation Is No Longer a Secret

During the most recent King's Trust awards ceremony, the charitable organization founded by Charles himself nearly 50 years ago, one of those moments of unexpected warmth occurred. In a conversation with popular host Declan Donnelly, the king didn't hesitate to ask about the Briton's son, who's about to turn three years old.

"Is he one of those who jumps into the pool and dives all the way to the bottom?" the monarch joked with a knowing smile. Donnelly, laughing, confirmed his little one's mischief, but he took the remark as a clear reference to the king's experience with his grandchildren.

Buckingham Palace Keeps Silent Regarding the Latest Reports About Charles III

Charles III is the grandfather of five children: George, Charlotte, and Louis, children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and Archie and Lilibet, born to Harry and Meghan Markle. With the first three, especially little Louis, the bond has been more than evident. At events like the recent Trooping the Colour, the connection between grandfather and grandson has made headlines and produced endearing photographs, where looks and gestures speak for themselves.

However, the relationship with Archie and Lilibet has been much more distant since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in the United States. Although some people desired a reconciliation, the British royal family's secrecy has only fueled rumors of coldness and estrangement. For now, Buckingham Palace chooses silence, and that silence, in an institution where every word matters, says more than it seems.