Officials say the king is known for his healthy, active lifestyle, including daily walks and military-inspired exercise routines, which has given him “the perfect environment to fight cancer.” It is said that there is
King Charles waved to well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace today after completing his first treatment for cancer, but sources said his famously healthy lifestyle will keep him going. It's about.
The King and Queen Camilla appeared for the first time since the palace announced the king's diagnosis, flashing smiles to crowds as they walked from their home, Clarence House, to royal headquarters.
The royal couple were loaded into a waiting helicopter and flown to Sandringham, Norfolk, where Prince Charles continues to recover. The king capped off a whirlwind 24-hour meeting with a 30-minute meeting with his estranged son Prince Harry, who flew to London from California this afternoon.
The Duke of Sussex dropped everything and left his wife Meghan and children Archie and Lilibet at their home in Montecito to be by his sick father's side. Relations between Prince Harry and his entire family have been on the rocks since he quit royal life in 2020 and published his shocking memoir, Spare.
He landed at London's Heathrow Airport at 1:15 p.m., was then driven through the luxury Windsor Suite to a waiting car, and blacked out at 2:45 p.m. for his scheduled meeting with the King. I arrived at Clarence House in a Range Rover.
The same car was seen driving out of the gates of the Royal Palace at 3:40pm, but Prince Harry may have been a passenger, as was his cousin Princess Beatrice and his mother Sarah Ferguson, who live in nearby St James's Palace. It is unclear whether she stayed in the car to visit her husband, who is also battling cancer.
Prince Charles, 75, “remains optimistic” about his prognosis, according to royal sources, and friends say his rigorous health regimen and daily military-style physical fitness regimen are fully prepared for the potentially grueling treatment. they said. The king's decision to return to his Norfolk estate for rest was typical of an outdoors enthusiast, with the king saying he would find solace walking the grounds in preparation for weeks of “specialist treatment” in London. Those close to the matter suggested that.
Buckingham Palace has declined to provide further updates on the King's health and prognosis, but yesterday reiterated Monday's statement: “His Majesty would like to thank the medical team for their professional care and swift intervention. We are grateful and remain completely positive about the King's treatment and appearance.''We aim to return to full official duties as soon as possible.'' ”
Friends and former staff members are confident that his lifelong healthy lifestyle will give him the best foundation in his fight against cancer. Despite his relentless daily schedule, Prince Charles always takes a break around 1pm “not to eat, but to go outside for a walk,” says former press secretary Julian Payne. he said. “The King hates being indoors for long periods of time, so he always leaves the windows wide open.''
A royal source said: “The King is living a healthy and active life and will be in the best possible position to fight cancer.'' The King is also an avid follower of his 5BX routine (Five Basic Exercises) created by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Designed to help pilots stay fit wherever they are, this 11-minute workout requires no equipment and is popular with the royal family, including Charles, who previously served in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Twice a day said to have completed the training.
He is understood to end his day with a routine that includes simple movements such as sit-ups and push-ups. The 75-year-old is said to be in good health for his age and rarely requires hospital treatment. Queen Camilla revealed about her then 71-year-old husband in an interview with the BBC during the pandemic: He walks and walks and walks. He's like a mountain goat, he leaves everyone behind for miles. ”
In addition to a healthy breakfast, the king is famous for avoiding meat, fish, and dairy products on certain days of the week, and often skipping lunch. His lifelong love of the outdoors, including hiking and camping, has led Bear Grylls to describe him as “an adventurer at heart.”
Experts say maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important during cancer treatment, but further evidence suggests managing most cancer-related stress and fatigue can be offset by being healthy is shown. The King will be able to enjoy walks around the grounds of Sandringham, following countless studies showing that people who are able to exercise during treatment may be better able to cope with the side effects.
The prime minister also said he was glad the king's illness had been “early detected” and hoped for a full recovery. But Downing Street later suggested that Rishi Sunak was referring to the fact that the Palace had pointed to the swift intervention of a medical team.
