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'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles' biggest scandals

Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son has never enjoyed the same public affection as his mother, which may add to the challenges he now faces as king.

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The disclosure of the "black spider" letters sparked a backlash against the then-future king and concerns he was overstepping his role. However, in a 2018 interview marking his 70th birthday, Charles insisted he never directly meddled in party politics and understood the difference between being Prince of Wales and monarch.