His young life has been spent surrounded by gold and silk, but devoid of real affection. In public, he was paraded like a prize; in private, he was left in the care of maids and nurses while his mother focused on her ambitions. As a result, he is shy, emotionally cautious, and often confused about love. He clings to memories of his father’s brief visits and nurses who were kind to him, but he’s learned early how to recognize when a smile is not sincere.