According to journalist Tom Quinn in his new book King Charles becomes immediately enraged if his requests are not followed through. The book Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants explains through its contents how King Charles maintains close observation of details while displaying occasional frustration about inconsequential matters.
Sudden Bursts of Frustration
Tom Quinn described in his book how Her Majesty the Queen at 76 years old abruptly loses her temper before changing her mood because of minor problems. Reports indicate that the royal couple shows respect to their staff but King Charles maintains high-level requirements for his team members. A royal servant shared:
“Charles and Camilla do treat their staff well, but you always feel that they would no more fly without an aeroplane than invite you to have tea with them.”
The text demonstrates that King Charles gains irritation when any minor thing lacks precision in his specific preferences such as his teacup selection and shoe shine and toothpaste method.
Past Public Outbursts
The public has numerous times observed King Charles expressing anger through his behavior. At Hillsborough Castle in 2022 he became frustrated by a defective pen during a signature in the visitors’ book before declaring with agitation:
“I can’t bear this bloody thing.”
Similarly, during his coronation preparations, he was seen angrily gesturing for an attendant to move an ink pot. Lip readers also caught him complaining while waiting in a coach outside Westminster Abbey, saying:
“We can never be on time.”
A Perfectionist’s Struggles
According to the author King Charles becomes irritated by his search for absolute perfection. According to reports his staff puts in long hours to fulfill his requirements yet missing his expectations can result in his frustration. No matter how briefly he becomes angry he experiences feelings of regret in the aftermath according to those around him. Atop his position as ruler, Charles exhibits peculiar behaviors which may represent royal authority or deeper issues related to controlling his environment yet Quinn’s book delivers useful insights about royal daily life according to his expectations.
