The private and public manCharles is eccentric, and he admits it. He talks to trees and plants. He wants to save wildlife, but enjoys hunting, shooting and fishing. He dresses for dinner, even if he’s eating alone. He’s a great socializer. Poets, artists, writers, broadcasters, politicians, actors and singers all eat at his table. Arriving at Highgrove, his family home, on a Saturday afternoon in time for a stiff Martini, guests are entertained in the height of luxury. They are then sent on their way before lunch on Sunday, having been shown round his beautifully-kept gardens.The Prince also entertains extravagantly at Sandringham, one of the Queen’s homes, at least twice a year. There are picnic lunches on the beach, expeditions to local churches and lavish dinners with organic food from Highgrove. Conversation is lively, but the heir to the throne has to be careful what he says, because he knows only too well that anything he says in private may be repeated in public.The future monarch that we don’t see is a man of great humour, who cares passionately about the state of the British nation, and is devoted to his two children, William and Harry. He is madly in love with ‘his darling wife’, which is how he refers to Camilla in public.A dutiful lifeTogether Charles and Camilla perform royal duties, both at home and abroad. He attends over 500 public engagements a year. He visits hospitals, youth groups, performing artists, charities, and business conferences. He hosts receptions to welcome visiting heads of state and VIPs. He travels abroad extensively, as an ambassador to the United Kingdom, representing trade and industry. He works hard to promote greater understanding between different religions. He is also President of the Prince’s Charities, which are active in promoting education, business, the environment, the arts, and opportunities for young people. The group raises over £110 million annually.
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