According to a royal expert, King Charles is “poignantly aware” that time is of the essence when it comes to his reign. Despite battling cancer and undergoing outpatient treatment, the monarch, 75, is said to be steadfast in his determination to carry out his duties in the public eye.
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich recently sat down with Fox News and said: “Given he had the longest wait in history as heir to the throne, given his age, as well as his current health crisis, he is poignantly aware that time is ticking.”
A Royal Expert Weighs In As King Charles Takes On More Public Duties Following His Cancer Diagnosis
The expert went on, telling the outlet: "He has been preparing for this role his entire life, being in line for the throne for 70 years." She also claimed that Charles has "thrown himself into the job" after waiting for his turn to ascend the throne for several decades.
"He wants to make his mark. So all that downtime away from his people makes him anxious and agitated," Fordwich explained. She went on: "Every single one of the projects he has undertaken is designed to make a real mark. They are not just honorary where he shows up once in a while. He has devoted his life to having an impact."
The insider continued: "the last thing that the nation wants is a lazy monarch." The remarks made by Fordwich seem to mirror the thoughts of Queen Camilla.
Over the weekend, Charles' wife said that he is "doing fine except he won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told," as per Sky News. Camilla apparently pleaded with Charles to take a break and "slow down" during his ongoing battle with cancer.
As reported by the New York Post, Richard Fitzwilliams, a well-known commentator on the British monarchy, has described the King as a "workaholic who skips lunch."
"His doctors will control a good deal of his itinerary as it has to be announced in advance, but he is clearly recovering judging by the number of engagements he is undertaking and the energy he has shown during them," Fitzwlliams shared.
The commentator continued: "The late Queen Elizabeth II said, ‘I must be seen to be believed,’ and as monarch, he knows it’s his duty to be seen. That is one of the factors driving him."
This upcoming weekend, Camilla will be joining Charles for the annual Trooping the Colour event. The parade has undergone a few tweaks to accommodate the King's cancer treatment, but that hasn't dampened the excitement. In an unconventional move, the King will be riding in a carriage instead of his usual horseback.
