During her State visit to Germany in March, the 76-year-old monarch revealed to a group of schoolchildren in Hamburg that she can no longer pursue horse-riding, a hobby she once enjoyed. Camilla shared with the students that she used to have horses but "sadly can't ride any longer."
This candid admission might surprise royal enthusiasts, especially considering that Queen Elizabeth II continued horse-riding well into her nineties. The decision to give up horse-riding raises concerns among fans, as there's no official reason age alone should prevent someone from engaging in the activity.
While Queen Elizabeth enjoyed horse racing into her ninth decade, health complications related to age, such as limited mobility, arthritis, and frailty, might contribute to someone choosing to discontinue this high-risk sport.
Camilla's recent display of "exhaustion" and "stress," manifesting as "shaking hands" during her royal tour of Kenya, has raised health concerns. Health expert Tommy Hatto, speaking on GB News, suggested that the stressful four-day tour "could be" a contributing factor to Camilla's shaky hands.
