The health of King Charles III, 76, remains at the heart of public attention since the announcement of his cancer at the start of the year. Although discreet on the subject, the sovereign showed self-deprecation this Friday, December 20, 2024, during a meeting in Waltham Forest, where his amusing response to a direct question surprised and charmed.
King Charles III: his unexpected, humorous response to illness
Traveling to north London with Queen Camilla, Charles III met with volunteers and representatives of the local community. During this exchange, Harvinder Rattan, Sikh representative, dared to ask a question: “How are you ?” With his usual phlegm (which nevertheless played tricks on him sometimes), the king replied: “I'm still alive“accompanied by a knowing smile.
This line sparked laughter among the participants and is part of the tradition of humor typical of the British royal family. This moment, relayed by The Sununderlines the desire of the father of princes Harry and William not to dramatize his condition, while reassuring his interlocutors by a positive note. This engagement also marked the last official outing of the year for the royal couple, before the Christmas festivities at Sandringham.
Charles III's health under control
If the king had to slow down his activities at the start of the year to undergo intensive treatment, the latter gradually resumed his public engagements from the spring. According to sources close to the palace, his cancer treatment is progressing favorably. “The disease is under control and the care continues successfully”, relatives confided this Friday. Dame Laura Lee, specialist in oncology and director of the Maggie's association, also shed her light on the situation during an interview with Sky News. “Prolonged treatments, whether surgical, medicinal or immunological, are common for this type of disease. This reflects careful management”she explained.
The royal family has chosen not to disclose the exact type of cancer affecting Charles III and Kate Middleton, diagnosed shortly after the king. According to sources cited by The Timesthis choice aims to make their fight more universal, allowing the public to feel more concerned and aware. As 2024 draws to a close, Charles III appears determined to remain active, supported by appropriate care and a decidedly optimistic attitude despite the recent chaotic evening experienced at Buckingham.
