The year 2024 did not start off in the best way for King Charles III. Indeed, the British monarch had to be hospitalized in January 2024. Suffering from an enlarged prostate, he was forced to undergo surgery in order to treat it. Although this famous operation was a success, the doctors unfortunately discovered something more serious.
Indeed, King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer while in hospital. Not wanting to hide his health condition from the British people, Camilla Parker Bowles’ husband decided to make his illness public. The son of the late Queen Elizabeth II then stepped back from his royal duties in order to get treatment.
Charles III: This impromptu hug between the King of England and New Zealand rugby players
Photo credit: © Goff / Bestimage King Charles III of England and Camilla Parker Bowles, Queen Consort of England, share a laugh at the Braemar Gathering 2024 on September 7, 2024.
Therefore, his schedule was lightened as much as possible, in order to facilitate his convalescence. For a few weeks now, King Charles III seems to be doing a little better. He has thus increased his public appearances. Recently, the British were able to see him alongside the players of the New Zealand women’s rugby union team.
In a video posted on social media, Internet users were able to witness an extremely rare scene. As a reminder, people who have the privilege of meeting King Charles III must respect a very strict protocol. However, it seems that Prince William’s father has chosen to make an exception for New Zealand sportswomen.
The British sovereign will soon travel to Oceania despite his health condition
In fact, King Charles III allowed them to give him a collective hug.”A hug? Why not!“, thus launched the sovereign of the United Kingdom. The latter will also soon travel to Oceania alongside the Queen Consort. They will notably visit Sydney and Canberra between October 18 and 23, 2024. Prince Harry’s father should also travel to the Samoan Islands.
While there, King Charles III will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. However, the royal couple will not travel to New Zealand, in order to preserve the health of the British monarch.We had to think about how to best balance his schedule“, rightly indicated a source quoted by the Daily Mail about this.
