Britain’s Prince Charles will continue to make "heartfelt interventions" in public affairs when he is crowned king.
The 66-year-old royal is reportedly planning to break with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II’s discretion when it comes to discussing public matters and after being sworn in as monarch, will continue to express concerns for and ask questions about issues close to his heart.
A source told The Guardian newspaper: "He will be true to his beliefs and contributions.
"Rather than a complete reinvention to become a monarch in the mould of his mother, the strategy will be to try and continue with his heartfelt interventions, albeit checking each for tone and content to ensure it does not damage the monarchy. Speeches will have to pass the following test: would it seem odd because the Queen wouldn’t have said it or would it seem dangerous?"
According to his friend Patrick Holden, the heir apparent – who has controversially questioned politicians over matters including education, genetic modification of crops and health in the past – "feels these issues are too serious to ignore".
Mr Holden, an organic farmer who has also advised Charles on sustainability, said: "The prince understands the need to be careful about how he expresses concerns or asks questions, but I do think he will keep doing exactly that
"He is part of an evolving monarchy that is changing all the time. He feels these issues are too serious to ignore."
However, a spokesperson for Clarence House has refused to comment on the claims, saying: "Speculation about the Prince of Wales’s future role as king has been around for decades but it is not something we have commented on and nor will we do so now.
"The Prince of Wales cares deeply about this country and has devoted most of his working life to helping individuals and organisations to make a difference for the better – and not for his personal gain.
"He takes an active interest in the issues and challenges facing the UK and around the world through his own work and that of his charities."
Britain’s Prince Charles to continue ‘heartfelt interventions’ as monarch
