'King Charles' message of peace presents hidden meanings in a fractured world'

'King Charles' message of peace presents hidden meanings in a fractured world'King Charles has delivered a message to start commemorations for the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday in which he says current world of events may have 'troubled her deeply'CommentsNewsopinionRussell Myers Royal Editor00:01, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe King has delivered a message on the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday(Image: Getty Images)King Charles’ remarks on how unsettled his mother may have been, if alive today, suggest he too has struggled to come to terms with the many issues at the heart of a fractured world.‌The late Queen did not live to see her disgraced son Andrew arrested by police and subject to 10 wide ranging investigations. While there has been criticism of her handling of her so-called favourite son after disturbing allegations concerning his relationship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, there is no doubt that the situation has since evolved into something much darker. Andrew has denied the allegations against him in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.‌Many who knew her closely will also, on her behalf, breathe a sigh of relief that she did not witness the disintegration of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the royal family.‌View 3 ImagesThe King has delivered a message on the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday(Image: Getty Images)One could also wonder how she would feel about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continuing to complain about their lives within the royal fold while earning vast sums off the back of it.‌The King has endured a difficult start to his reign. Controversy and illness have been present in equal measure and yet, according to recent polls, he is more popular than ever.View 3 ImagesThe King has said his mother may have been "troubled deeply" by today's world events (Image: Getty Images)His stature has not diminished in the face of adversity. Indeed, even now...