Ruthie Henshall, a former girlfriend of Prince Edward, says her new book presents a different recollection of how King Charles shows affection to his sons. She contrasts Prince Harry’s account of his father, reported as not hugging him, with her portrayal of Charles as “clearly” loving his children.
Henshall, who dated Edward for about five years, writes about her experiences in The Showgirl And The Prince. The outlets repeat her comments that Charles is “playful” and demonstrates affection in a way that differs from Harry’s description.
Across the coverage provided, the main focus is the juxtaposition of two personal accounts—Harry’s reported memories and Henshall’s account—rather than new documentary evidence. The articles do not dispute the existence of the differing statements, but emphasize that recollections vary between individuals who knew the royals in different contexts.
