Monarch was ‘reduced to tears’ after hearing William’s heartfelt promise to continue his vision for Duchy of Cornwall
King Charles has shared a deeply personal reflection on a long-standing regret tied to his cherished Welsh estate, Llwynywermod, as Prince William takes on a major role and receives the heirloom Duchy of Cornwall.
Having held the title of Prince of Wales for 64 years, Charles dedicated decades to modernising and sustaining the Duchy of Cornwall. But following his accession to the throne, he passed the estate and title to his eldest son, Prince William, while assuming the Duchy of Lancaster himself.
Despite his pride in passing down the legacy, Charles revealed that acquiring Llwynywermod—a property he long desired as a base in Wales—came “40 years too late.” In a 2021 interview with BBC Radio 4, he recalled the lengthy and “difficult” process of finding the right place. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity, at last, to have somewhere in Wales,” he said, acknowledging how significant the location was to the title he held.
Just a year later, upon becoming King, Charles handed over both the Duchy and the farmhouse to William. Yet the emotional transition was softened by William’s own remarks in 2019, when he expressed a commitment to honour the family’s legacy and continue its stewardship.
Touched by his son’s sentiments, Charles admitted, “Frankly, it reduced me to tears… just hearing that from him has made the last 50 years worthwhile.”
