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It marked a new chapter in William’s public responsibilities and in the relationship between the two men.
Charles, who had spent much of his adult life waiting to become monarch, suddenly occupied the position his mother had held for seven decades. William, meanwhile, moved closer to the eventual responsibilities of kingship.
Their shared experience of royal life may provide common ground, even though their individual approaches, priorities, and personalities are not identical.
It is reasonable to discuss how their roles overlap. It would not, however, be reasonable to claim that a particular private decision has strengthened or strained their relationship without evidence.
The distinction is especially important when considering unverified stories that use emotionally suggestive language.