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When King Charles handed over a senior military title to Prince William the other day, it was more than a symbolic passing on of a role. It was also a personal moment rife with symbolism for the monarch and his heir, and hinted at the family dynamics at play right now in the House of Windsor.
When King Charles awarded Catherine, Princess of Wales, a rare honour the other day, it was more than a recognition of her role within the Royal Family. It also drew attention to the warm relationship that has developed between Charles and his daughter-in-law since she joined the family through marriage to Prince William.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wants to keep her medical information private as she recovers from abdominal surgery, but as she remains out of the public eye, the rumour mill has hit a fever pitch.
King Charles's coronation was a high point for the Royal Family in a year when the House of Windsor faced the perpetual pull between past and present as the monarchy tries to find ways to bolster its relevance for the future.
A recent visit by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to southern Ontario was both a continuation of the kind she often carries out, as well as a potential signal of the kind of visit that may become more common for a Royal Family with fewer senior working members.