King Charles' health worries doctors 

The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla took place on May 6 2023 at the Westminster Abbey. He ascended the throne at the age of 74 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s longest-serving monarch.

Amidst the coronation, speculations about King Charles' deteriorating health have become a matter of concern, as doctors are worrying about the king’s health and his upcoming future endeavors.

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King Charles health: What do we know so far?

Charles ascended the throne at the age of 74. (Photo via Instagram/hmkingcharlesiii)

Charles had COVID-19 twice

King Charles first tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020. Although he had mild symptoms, he remained in good health and recovered well. He again tested positive for COVID in February 2022 but resumed his duties after one week of self-isolation.

Doctors are concerned about his swollen fingers and hands

Doctors are worried about Charles' swollen fingers. (Photo via Instagram/hmkingcharlesiii)

While there's no official word about why his fingers look swollen, medical community members suggest that the swelling could be because of a condition called oedema or due to a variety of health issues.

King Charles’s swollen fingers and hands were first disclosed in a letter by Queen Elizabeth II to her former music teacher. In the letter, Queen Elizabeth wrote:

"The baby is very sweet, and we are enormously proud of him. He has an interesting pair of hands for a baby. They are rather large, but with fine long fingers, quite unlike mine, and certainly unlike his father’s. It will be interesting to see what they become. I still find it hard to believe I have a baby of my own!"

Charles had a non-cancerous growth removed from his nose

According to the Associated Press, the procedure took place in the year 2008 and involved removal of a non-cancerous growth from the side of his nose. It was reported that King Charles’s parents also had similar growths removed from their faces, albeit in different years.

In 2003, Charles underwent a hernia surgery after injuring himself while laying hedges in the gardens of his estates. He has also cracked his ribs in previous years and has several scars on his body from his days of participating in different sports.

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King Charles' health was monitored before the official crowning ceremony

It was reported that before the official crowning ceremony, Charles’ health was strictly being monitored as the doctors feared that he’ll break down before the coronation.

As per the New Idea Magazine, insiders disclosed that the king was extremely stressed ahead of his crowning ceremony, and things were taking a toll on his mental health.

With Queen Elizabeth II’s death and Prince Harry’s accusation against the Royals, Charles has been having a really tough time.

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Charles is still mourning the loss of his mother

Reports claim the king is still mourning the loss of his mother. (Photo via Instagram/hmkingcharlesiii)

The insider also revealed that the king is still mourning the loss of his mother, as she was everything to him. The insider said:

"With everything going on, it’s easy to forget he is still mourning the loss of his mother. While the world has mostly moved on, for Charles, it’s not even been a year since she died. And the Queen wasn’t just a mother; she was his mentor, his confidante, the solution to all his problems."

Reports also claim that with everything going on, Charles's health was being closely monitored and his medical team is not taking any risks. King Charles's doctors also advise him to exercise properly and take days off to get ample rest.