Anyone seeking insights into the values of King Charles, who as prince caused controversy by expressing strong opinions and sometimes seeking to act on them, can head to the quaint urban development of Poundbury, his pet project.
An extension to the town of Dorchester in southwest England, built according to his architectural principles, it illustrates how different his approach to public life has been from that of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, who died a week ago aged 96.
"In the end, I was determined to stick to my guns. I got on regardless of the endless criticism and carping and shouting and screaming. Because I've always believed in the long term." He expressed his preference for "buildings that have grown out of our architectural tradition and that are in harmony with nature," deriding post-war architecture and modern urban planning for its "sheer unadulterated ugliness and mediocrity".
The unusual approach to traffic management, along with the variety of building styles that draw on different aspects of Britain's architectural heritage, contribute to Poundbury's distinctive look. Despite initial scepticism, locals are warming to Poundbury, said Chris Moyle, 64, from nearby Weymouth, whose mother is considering moving to the development.
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