Is it fair to call Charles a ‘petulant Prince’?

THERE was once a time when Prince Charles was seen as a progressive royal role model through his work with the Prince’s Trust. But people’s expectations have changed. William and Harry embody this and are seen by many as the future of the Royals. Tom Bowyer’s revelations about Charles (Mail) are not helpful in his quest to ascend the throne automatically. Selfishness and extravagant living at the expense of the hard-pushed taxpayer don’t go down well, and Camilla has a long way to go before she is fully accepted. Charles needs to change tack if he wants to be king.

D. SILVA, Lytham St Annes, Lancs. PETULANT Prince Charles is the pinnacle of privileged inheritance. His crusades are about the public making sacrifices, not him. His air miles are justified and fuel-guzzling motors are acceptable. In the real world he has little function.

S. T. VAUGHAN, Birmingham.

WHAT is the point of this hatchet job of a book? Charles is unlikely to change, and it would be false if he tried, so the only purpose would be to undermine the monarchy. While this might be the aim of a number of people, I doubt it is the majority view.

ROY LOWE, Blackburn, Lancs. IS OUR future king a cross between Elton John and Howard Hughes? B. P. MONKS, London SW13.

HOW easy it is to insult Charles when you know he can’t talk back. I believe that he will make a good king because he cares about people and this country.

S. BROWN, Barnstaple, Devon. YES, Prince Charles is pampered and likes his own way. Most rich and famous people do. He has done a lot for this country, and the Prince’s Trust has provided many young people with hope and the skills to run a business. Charles has shown leadership and a will to help his people. I am left wondering why an author would write such a book other than to make money at the expense of the Royal Family.

M. H. BROWN, Ipswich, Suffolk.