With his scruffy country gent style, the Prince of Wales has never looked more at home
Charles as he appears in Country Life magazine shows a more authentic portrait of the 72-year-old than any regalia or military uniform
The Prince hedge-laying on the Sandringham Estate
Credit: Simon Buck/Country Life Picture Library
Think of the Prince of Wales, and what is he wearing? Immaculate Anderson & Sheppard double-breasted suit, one signet-ringed hand in a pocket, the other fluttering around to point at things? Understandable. In his full Admiral of the Fleet naval uniform, medals glinting in the light, white-gloved hand resting on his dress sword? Very nice. In his white polo trousers, a fitted jersey, muddy boots and ruddy cheeks? If that’s your thing. Nothing at all? Behave…