Today, the politician revealed that Charles conducted secret audiences with David Cameron while he was prime minister to assist him in his preparations for becoming king.
Mr. Cameron told the BBC that the then-Prince of Wales wanted to learn how to conduct himself at the monarch’s weekly meetings with the political leader of the day.
He stated that the now-King was a “brilliant listener” who would give Liz Truss and her successors sound advice.
In a recorded interview on the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, Mr. Cameron stated, ‘I had audiences with Prince Charles while Queen Elizabeth II was still on the throne, because he wanted to begin considering how to conduct those audiences.
And based on what I observed, he will excel in that position. Brilliant at listening, brilliant at asking questions, and brilliant at providing sensible advise and counsel.
This is likely the longest apprenticeship in history, because he is so knowledgeable about so many topics. Like his mother, he is an exceptional diplomat.’
The former Tory leader, who served as prime minister from 2010 to 2016, also revealed that his wife Samantha hoped to sit next to the “very educated and charming” prince at state functions.
Mr. Cameron told the BBC that the then-Prince of Wales wanted to learn how to conduct himself at the monarch’s weekly meetings with the political leader of the day.
In a recorded interview on the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, Mr. Cameron stated, “When Queen Elizabeth II was still on the throne, I had audiences with Prince Charles because he wanted to begin planning how to conduct those audiences.”
The former Tory leader, who served as prime minister from 2010 to 2016, also revealed that his wife Samantha hoped to sit next to the “very educated and charming” prince at state functions.
My wife often commented, if we had to sit one of these banquets, dinners, or large meetings, that she hoped to be seated next to Prince Charles because he is the most charming company. No one is better than her at putting you at ease and being a charming conversationalist. These are her exact words.
Yesterday, Mr. Cameron was present with all of Britain’s past and present political leaders during the coronation of Charles III.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, the country’s six former Prime Ministers and opposition leaders visited the Accession Council at St. James’s Palace.
He appeared in the front row of the ceremony alongside former Prime Ministers John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson.
They were joined by Ed Miliband, who led the Labour Party from 2010 to 2015, and Neil Kinnock, who held the same leader from 1983 to 1992. Nick Clegg, former leader of the Liberal Democrats and deputy prime minister, has also joined the Council.
Members of the Royal Family, the new Prime Minister, and the current leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, were also there.
They sang “God Save the King” to express their support for the new ruler.