From Charles and William's key difference to Camilla's impact: Major reveals from new royal book

When Robert Hardman first published his book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story he couldn't have possibly imagined what was about to take place in the British royal family.There have been not one but two cancer battles for King Charles and the Princess of Wales, just a little over a year into Charles' reign, not to mention continuing barbs from over the pond as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dug their heels in when it came to past grievances.Then there's Prince Andrew, and the ongoing saga of royal funding propping up his lifestyle despite him no longer being a working royal.READ MORE: How William and Sophie supported Kate at Remembrance appearances Now, Hardman has updated his book to encompass the latest developments in the royal family, much to the delight of fans.Here are some of the most interesting takeaways from the latest version of the tell-all book.Charles and Camilla's unique relationshipCharles and Camilla have flourished as King and Queen, and this is quite a feat considering the skepticism Camilla in particular faced before the decision was made that she would be made Queen.READ MORE: 'I miss her daily': Fergie on her friendship with DianaHardman had already credited Camilla, 77, with having brought out more of Charles' playful side in his new role as monarch. For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Since his cancer diagnosis in January 2024, her ardent support and optimism has served Charles well, as has her work ethic."Queen Camilla has also been instrumental in lifting the mood," he writes. Later in the book he adds, "That's one of the reasons why Queen Camilla is so marvellous. She can be robust in her views and that allows him to relax."When things go wrong and you have to keep being nice, you need an intimate who can talk you down." One source told Hardman since being with Camilla King Charles is a "changed man" and she is a "great asset."A glimpse into married lifeHardman also offered a further glimpse into married life for the King and Queen, outlining their differing tastes in music."She is a lover of ballet but, equally, enjoys mainstream pop music like the Rolling Stones and ABBA," he writes. Charles prefers opera and ballet. Charles likes to keep windows open while Camilla constantly closes them, he says. And Camilla is the more enthusiastic horse race goer than Charles.Both like to keep fit with long walks, with this pastime playing an important role in Charles' recovery.Queen Camilla's relationship with mediaHardman credits Camilla with working well with media outlets to gain coverage of causes that are important to her. He says this was on display when she promoted her fast-growing online book club 'The Queen's Reading Room' which now also serves as a charity.READ MORE: Major 5-day beauty sale slashing 50% off everything"Given some of the treatment which she had to endure from the press in between her two marriages, especially after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, she could well be forgiven an icy wariness towards the media in all its forms," he writes."Yet, she remains a no-nonsense advocate for a free press, with a track record to prove it," he continues."King Charles, the grandfatherKing Charles is enamoured with his grandchildren and is particularly close to the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.He isn't as close to Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have relocated to the US and don't typically bring their children to the UK due to security concerns.King Charles uses Windsor Castle as his residence more than the late Queen Elizabeth, and William and Kate live on the grounds of Windsor Castle, meaning Charles sees their children regularly.At the King's coronation preparation all three greeted him with a "kiss on the cheek"."He thinks Catherine is doing a wonderful job, not just with her royal duties but also bringing up his grandchildren," a friend told Hardman.Charles' changes to royal residencesHardman described King Charles as having removed clutter for many of the royal residences, with the monarch reportedly preferring a cleaner aesthetic than his mother. This includes rearranging parts of Buckingham Palace."He has since moved his workplace upstairs into the late Queen's study, the desk now marginally less cluttered with photographs but the view out over the garden unchanged," Hardman writes.Windsor Castle has also been tweaked, with a friend telling Hardman: "It was certainly less cluttered. The dog bowls had gone and he was asking for suggestions on what should hang where."Charles also has an "obsession" with planting trees and has overseen this on the grounds of the royal residences.What is really saving Prince AndrewHardman speculates that what is really saving Prince Andrew from total exile from the British royal family is King Charles' fondness for the Duke of York's children, Princess Beatrice, 36, and Princess Eugenie, 34.The author quotes a source as saying the King will "not just cast his brother adrift.""He is very fond of his nieces [Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie]," he writes. "Also, Andrew could be far more damaging on the loose outside the loop and at least he hasn't been disloyal.Hardman also revealed Charles' plan to cut off Prince Andrew's royal funding which paid for his residence in The Royal Lodge, however it is understood the Duke has found an alternate source of funding so he can continue living here.How Charles and William differ in their royal livesPrince William is in no rush to become monarch, according to Hardman, and father and son approach royal life differently."So, whereas the King likes to assemble panels of experts around him, Prince William does not," a source explains.King Charles enjoys giving speeches where as Prince William prefers to keep them to a minimum."The King liked amateur dramatics in his youth," he writes. "His son does not have the same love of showmanship."Still, father and son remain close and are closer still since King Charles' coronation and the antics of the Duke of Sussex, who has foregone royal life and shunned his family.Hardman quotes a source as saying "of course" the King is "extremely sad about Harry and Meghan but there is a sense of exasperation, that he has done what he can and now he is King, there are many more things to think about."FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.