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It's pretty well known that King Charles has long had a reputation for being moody and negative. Friends and former staff have revealed what can set off his famous temper, similar to complaints made by his late ex-wife Princess Diana about not knowing what mood he'd be in. Charles apparently had a very troubled childhood, which those close to him believe contributed to his mercurial nature. However, in more recent years his marriage to Queen Consort Camilla seems to have improved his disposition somewhat.
In September 2022, shortly after ascending the throne following Queen Elizabeth's death, one of King Charles's irritated outbursts was caught on camera. While signing a visitors' book in Northern Ireland, he struggled with a wayward pen and exclaimed in frustration to Camilla, "I can't bear this bloody thing, what they do every stinking time." The moment went viral.
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A few days later at his formal accession ceremony, Charles was seen gesturing angrily at an awkwardly placed pen on his desk. While seemingly minor annoyances, these incidents highlighted the king's well-documented temper when faced with even small irritants.
A more recent video from over a year after Charles's coronation showed him throwing a tantrum about his son Prince William being late. A lip reader analyzed their interaction, deciphering Charles saying "We can never be on time... and this is boring." Comments pointed out the absurdity of a king fuming while waiting in his gilded carriage.
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William apparently has a rebellious streak of his own against royal rules, once refusing to travel separately from his son Prince George as tradition dictates for heirs' security. This supposedly drove Charles to make William sign a waiver taking responsibility if harm came to the line of succession. Some joke this shows succession by Prince Harry and Meghan is unlikely, with Harry never becoming king.
King Charles is said to be further frustrated these days by concerns over his health following a cancer diagnosis. He understandably wants to protect the monarchy's future. However, his temper has grabbed headlines twice recently during royal engagements.
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On a rainy trip to Jersey, Charles snapped at an aide who struggled to help Queen Camilla into their vehicle. Then at the state opening of parliament, he appeared irritated with a page inefficiently attending to his massive ceremonial robes. These incidents offered rare insight into Charles's carefully guarded bad temper, something sources and friends say he's struggled with for decades.
As one former employee explained, Charles expects diligence and expertise from those he works with, as he himself is incredibly well-prepared. However, perceived incompetence or disrespect particularly triggers his anger. While acknowledging the pressure of his demanding role, another friend noted Charles's temper runs in the family, with both Prince Philip and William also being known for fiery outbursts when irritated.
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In summary, King Charles's pique provides unwitting humor but also invites deeper understanding of a man striving to maintain dignity and protocol despite challenges of inheritance and health. While imperfect like us all, his efforts to dutifully serve as monarch amid frustrations are arguably relatable and reveal layers beyond rumors of royal displeasure. With time and experience, perhaps the throne's stresses will further smooth Charles's rough edges, as leading with patience, empathy and compassion surely aids any leader.
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