Amid his battle with cancer, King Charles sparks speculation about his health with his latest public appearance.
During his inaugural in-person meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak since disclosing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles exhibited subtle signs of nervousness, particularly regarding his left hand.
Despite his stoic demeanor throughout the audience with the PM at Buckingham Palace, keen-eyed fans observed traces of unease as the monarch greeted Sunak.
In a photograph circulated by the royal family's social media, King Charles is depicted shaking hands with Sunak, noticeably keeping his left hand conspicuously unused during the encounter.
In a video clip, the King is observed initially keeping his hand tucked in his coat pocket before settling on a sofa, where he subsequently rests his hand on his knee.
Nevertheless, Charles engaged in lively conversation with the PM during their rendezvous at Buckingham Palace, marking their inaugural meeting of the year.
Sunak expressed his pleasure at seeing the King, to which Charles humorously remarked on the hiatus in their weekly meetings.
Assuring the monarch of his support, Sunak conveyed well wishes and remarked on Charles' appearance, to which the King responded jovially, attributing his appearance to cleverly positioned mirrors.
Currently residing primarily at his Norfolk retreat in Sandringham, King Charles continues to fulfill select face-to-face engagements while also managing remote responsibilities, indicative of his determination to maintain engagement despite health challenges.
