King Charles Encouraged Prince William To Spend More Time With His Wife And Children As He Has 'Years And Years Of Royal Duties Ahead'

The King has encouraged Prince William to spend more time with his wife and young children - because he has 'years and years of royal duties' ahead, a royal expert has said.

Speaking to HELLO!, author Ingrid Seward, who has just penned a book on the monarch's upbringing - called My Mother and I - explained that Charles, 75, has likely urged his heir, 42, to focus on his duties as a father while he still has the chance to.