A royal book reveals that the Queen treated her two youngest children, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, differently from Charles and Anne.
King Charles, who is currently 73 years old, will be turning 74 later this month, while Princess Anne, the next oldest sibling, will celebrate her 73rd birthday in August.
Prince Edward was born in March 1964, while Prince Andrew arrived ten years later in 1960.
According to royal author Christopher Anderson, Queen Elizabeth had a distinct relationship with her first two children compared to the Duke of York and Earl of Wessex.
Anderson highlights how the now king felt extremely isolated as a young child, and the arrival of his brothers only worsened the situation.
Anderson’s forthcoming book delves deeper into this topic.
A cousin of the late Queen, as mentioned by Anderson, claimed that Charles felt unwanted as his immediate family expanded.
However, the Queen handled Andrew and Edward differently, especially showing a lot of love towards Edward.
It is speculated that by that point, she may have been more comfortable in her role as queen, resulting in a shift in her approach to motherhood.
In an article published in Vanity Fair, Anderson quotes another source from Buckingham Palace who stated that it was unclear which of the Queen’s children she and the Duke of Edinburgh favored.
However, according to royal sources, Prince Edward became the favorite despite his seemingly damp and occasionally annoying demeanor, as described by royal author Matthew Dennison.
On the other hand, Prince Andrew was seen as straightforward and optimistic.
Royal analyst and journalist Camilla Tomney suggests that the Queen enjoyed spending time with her easygoing son, Prince Edward, who could bring laughter and cheer to the family, despite occasionally being a bother.
This contrast in personalities raises the question of whether childhood experiences contribute to the development of different traits among siblings.
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