As King Charles III steps into his royal reign, he faces a host of challenges including a combative media, a colonial past, and rebellious children. But he can take solace in the fact that other European royal families have dealt with similar predicaments and can offer lessons on how to handle them. The Norwegian royal family, for example, dealt with their rebellious spare, Princess Martha Louise, without causing any family fractures by prioritizing their strong family relationship. Meanwhile, the Danish royal family learned to operate in a modern media environment, using humility and emotional intelligence to stay relevant. And in Belgium, the current King Philippe III recently issued a letter of regret for his ancestor’s past, but it was not an apology. Despite the challenges, King Charles III can turn to his royal relatives for inspiration and guidance on how to navigate his reign successfully.
