Author Christopher Andersen is claiming in the book “The King: The Life of Charles III” that King Charles III had an entourage for his teddy bear well into his adult life.
The biography alleges that King Charles went to extreme measures to ensure his stuffed animal was cared for, and continued to do so well into his forties. The former trusted valet, Michael Fawcett was reportedly entrusted to keep a watchful eye on the stuffed toy and was employed to ensure the toy’s needs were promptly addressed, according to Page Six. Fawcett wasn’t the only royal representative with teddy bear duties. Andersen’s book reveals that a trusted, retired nanny named Mabel Anderson was brought out of retirement to mend the teddy bear as needed, according to Page Six.
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A former valet allegedly came forward saying that the retired nanny “was the only human being allowed to take needle and thread to Prince Charles’ teddy bear,” Andersen wrote, according to Page Six.
“He was well into his forties, and every time that teddy needed to be repaired, you would think it was his own child having major surgery,” he wrote.
The book takes a deep dive into the most bizarre incidents reported by various valet representatives, including Fawcett’s claims that he was in charge of squeezing toothpaste onto the then-Prince of Wales’ toothbrush, according to Page Six. He also claims to have routinely assisted Charles by helping him put on his trousers. He was also reportedly in charge of squeezing toothpaste onto the then-Prince of Wales’ monogrammed toothbrush, shaving his face, helping him put on trousers and lacing up his shoes. He laid out the royal’s pajamas and turned down his bed nightly. (RELATED: King Charles’ Cousin Says Meghan Markle Is A Victim Of ‘Hellish’ Hazing)
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Andersen’s book also depicts personal accounts of tasks that were executed by King Charles’ gardeners and a collection of complaints and grievances shared by those who were tasked to service his every need.
“For someone who said he was bullied as a child, Prince Charles clearly enjoyed bullying us,” a Highgrove staffer told Andersen, according to Page Six.
“He could be pleasant and courteous, but just as much of the time, he was moody and mean. He didn’t think twice about shouting insults at you if you put a foot wrong, the staffer said, according to Page Six.
“The King: The Life of Charles III” will be released Nov. 8.