“It’s Going to Stop Charles Enjoying What May Be His Last Christmas”: Prince William Sparks Royal Family Rift

As King Charles battles cancer and faces what could potentially be his final Christmas, new tensions within the royal family are threatening to overshadow the holiday season this time, sparked by Prince William himself.

According to a well-placed insider who spoke to RadarOnline, William’s long-standing discomfort with Queen Camilla and her family particularly her son, Tom Parker Bowles is at the center of the drama. “William has never fully warmed to Camilla, even though he accepted his father’s decisions to dump his poor mom Princess Di and marry her,” the source revealed.

The tension reportedly deepens with Camilla’s son. “Tom’s rather indulgent way of living tends to put him on edge – it just doesn’t fit with the way straight-laced William wants to present the monarchy to the world when he takes over as king.”

Prince William is said to be highly focused on preserving a “wholesome” image for the monarchy. “He’s always been a follower of the family-man, stiff-upper-lip, buttoned-up wholesome image brigade, and socialite Tom just doesn’t fit with the branding for him,” the insider continued.

These personal clashes are now said to be interfering with royal family plans. “It’s causing real tensions within the family as it’s going to stop Charles enjoying what may be his last Christmas,” the source added, noting how much strain this has placed on the King, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer.

To make matters worse, the Prince of Wales is reportedly considering skipping the traditional Christmas lunch at Sandringham altogether. Instead, he might opt for a quieter gathering with Princess Kate and their children at Anmer Hall. Some royal observers have even dubbed this a “rival Christmas.”

Adding to the icy atmosphere, Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles previously clarified his role in the monarchy. “We are married in, we are not the royal family – I’ve never for one second said that,” he told the outlet. “That’s not to say myself and the children spend time running around palaces. I have my own job and the children have school. I haven’t been to Christmas yet for various reasons.”

As the holiday approaches, it remains to be seen whether the royal family can come together in unity or whether these simmering tensions will keep them apart during what could be one of their most emotional seasons yet.

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