King Charles 'constantly squabbling' with Queen Camilla over habit all couples understand
According to a royal biographer, King Charles and Queen Camilla have their fallouts but they can usually see the funny side.
King Charles and Queen Camilla ride a tuk-tuk in Kenya
Queen Camilla and King Charles may have a rock-solid relationship, but they still have their quirks and habits just like any other couple.
Her Majesty's sister Annabel Elliot claims that the pair are "constantly squabbling" over one particular difference in habit, as despite their closeness they are in many ways "polar opposites".
In Robert Hardman's new royal biography Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story, she explains: "They're like any couple who've been together for a long time. Lots of jokes and squabbles…They're the yin and yang.
"They really are polar opposites, but I think it works brilliantly. And, you know, I go back to the thing of humour. Basically, she makes him laugh."
While they are generally tolerant of each other's preferences, the King reportedly likes to have a cold breeze running through the house, even though Camilla likes it to feel "like a sauna".
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Her sister elaborated on the issue: "There's a constant battle about it. He will have opened it. She [Camilla] will creep in behind and shut it.
"So there's a lot of: 'Oh, darling, you shut the window.' 'Yes, I have, because we're all freezing.' So a lot of banter goes on."
In spite of their squabbling Camilla is often a calming influence on the King, as he is known to lose his temper from time to time when things don't go his way.
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In his new biography Robert Hardman wrote: "Now, people are worried about upsetting the King. They know he can get very cross about quite minor things and they have yet to find out how he will react in certain situations. At the same time, they know that Queen Camilla is a strong voice of common sense in that regard."
Charles's old friend from university, Lord Chartres, concurred, saying: "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."
Princess Anne too is very complimentary of her sister-in-law and expressed her sympathy over the difficulties Camilla has faced in public life.
The Princess Royal said: "For Queen Camilla, it's been much more difficult in every way, partly not having had the same level of preparation.
"And [there is] no doubt that made the difference for him throughout the process. I'm sure lots of people do say to her what a difference she's made, but that is really true. I mean, I've known her a long time off and on and I think she's been incredibly generous and understanding."
