His Majesty holds Lord Young in high regard and is appreciative of all the work he did for his mother, often in highly stressful circumstances. A source has informed me that this new honor is a reflection of that. Sir Edward, who served as Queen Elizabeth's senior aide, was made a lord upon his retirement from Royal Service after a remarkable 19 years. He graciously extended his service even after her passing to help with the transition.
While this role isn't exactly the same as a counselor of state, which Prince Harry still holds, the chances of Sir Edward representing the King increased when Harry and Meghan lost their status as working Royals and moved to California. Sir Edward Young played a significant role in the decision-making process regarding the removal of their security privileges in the UK.
Harry has previously voiced considerable tension between himself and Sir Edward, accusing him of being unprofessional and biased. The King's appointment of Sir Edward as his Lord in Waiting can be seen as a validation of Sir Edward's actions, especially when some were branding King Charles as weak and suggesting he should publicly respond or swiftly remove Harry's titles.
This move demonstrates how real power operates quietly behind the scenes, without fanfare or public spectacles. When the curtain falls, you're out and done, and it's all over before you can even comprehend what happened. The Hollywood-style PR stunts available to most of us cannot sway real power, which operates through legal, political, and institutional channels. It moves slowly but produces irreversible results.
While Meghan Markle benefits from a top-notch PR team and loyal photographers, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, have the advantage of having a youthful, media-savvy approach, along with a dedicated staff. There's simply no competition. Meghan Markle is in a league of her own.
There have been longstanding speculations that Sir Edward was among those blamed by Harry and Meghan for their perceived inability to realize their ambitions within the royal family. These rumors were substantiated when Harry's memoir excerpts were published this year. In the book, Harry accused Sir Edward of hindering his attempts to see his grandmother and lobby her regarding their exit from royal duties. Harry also held him responsible for the loss of his Scotland Yard security deal after stepping back from royal duties. Harry even gave him the nickname "the bee" due to his appearance and calm demeanor.
Despite these personal conflicts, Lord Young was widely regarded as an exceptional public servant at the palace. A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace has officially confirmed the King's appointment of Lord Young of Old Windsor as his permanent Lord in Waiting.
