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And the dad too let's be honest. He couldn't have anyone secretly check on his son and send him reports. I get he's in a difficult position but nobody checked on him for all these years and he's JUST A KID !!!!
His weak position as a ruler turned him into a bad father despite his affection. It's a shame. The father and the prince have adopted something close to a learned helplessness.
I could never forgive the stepmother