These days, Prince Charles frequently makes headlines for his actions as a doting grandfather.

“How utterly charming that was,” a source toldPeopleback in June.

Over the years, Charles has seen some of his parenting decisions criticized in the media.

Prince Charles looking concerned

“What sort of a dad are you?”

asked the Daily Mirror, reacting to the news (viaKidspot).

Lennox felt so sure Prince Charles wouldn’t behave this way that he bet and lost 50.

Prince Charles playing polo

“Doing something like that to a wife with a newborn baby was atrocious.

If he thought he could treat his wife that, he was in deep trouble.”

Harry’s birth had additional significance for Diana and Charles' relationship.

Princes Diana holding Prince Harry whole Prince Charles holds Prince William

“The whole thing went down the drain.”

The Princess of Wales was known for being a hands-on mom who spent time playing with her children.

“We could barely even get to his desk to say goodnight to him.”

Prince Charles and Prince Harry smiling

Charles offered valuable care and support to Prince William and Prince Harry when Princess Diana died.

Harry also appreciated his father’s sweet gesture during his wedding.

Charles walked Meghan Markle down the aisle when her father couldn’t attend the ceremony.

“I don’t think people realize quite how kind he is,” Harry commented, perUs Weekly.

“I think it will hurt having Harry criticizing him so publicly,” she added, perVanity Fair.

“I will always love him.

There’s a lot of hurt that’s happened.