To say that Prince Charles needs a bit of help with his image is a bit like saying Saddam is not very well liked in Washington. So it comes as no surprise that he (Prince Charles, that is) has at last turned to the web (www.princeofwales.gov.uk) as a way to communicate with people without the mediation of journalists, editors and commentators.

There are plenty of pictures and news on his daily activities, self-penned speeches and articles, and information about the ...