'H' came across very well when he had to do an impromptu live interview just after the Windsor Castle fire. In a lumberjack shirt and pullover he just answered the questions in a down to earth manner without any pretence.
I was told that when Charles had just finished doing his mountain flying course at Valley, the staish told him that there'd be small gathering in the mess bar that evening. In he came, saw his course mates in the corner and was within inches of his first pint - when in bounced the staish to escort him through to a private gathering of local big wigs and other good-for-my-next-promotion sycophants. Apparently the look on Charles' face of utter depression spoke volumes.....