The exercise habits of King Charles, who will celebrate his 76th birthday on November 14th, have been revealed through conversations with Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
The king spoke to the players at a reception at Buckingham Palace on November 7, without his wife, Queen Camilla, who is recovering from a chest infection. She was replaced by Princess Anne and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, who represented the 77-year-old Queen at a memorial event at Westminster Abbey earlier in the day.
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Charles, who has been undergoing treatment since being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, revealed that he “works out twice a day” and told sprinter Desiree Henry, “I do squats and pull-up bars.” It is said that he spoke. telegraph paper. The newspaper reported that the king “has long been known to adhere to a rigorous Royal Navy-style training regimen, which he learned during his time in the army, just like his father.” [the late Prince Philip] In front of him. ”
Jack Laugher, who won the bronze medal in diving at the Paris Olympics with Tom Daley, said: “He took a huge interest in our sports facilities and training program, which is one of the best in diving, especially for women.” It was a successful tournament.”
As the reception came on the heels of his and his wife Camilla’s visits to Australia and Samoa, Mr Rougher said the king was “very animated and interested, especially after his travels”. He meets hundreds of athletes today, but he remembered me. ”
Laughter jokingly added, “He hasn’t heard of Tom!”
Guests were treated to champagne, canapés and vegetable chips at the event, but “the health-conscious king himself did not consume any of these”. telegraph paper.
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Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, announced that the King has been diagnosed with cancer on February 5th, and continues to receive treatment for the disease, the type and stage of which have not been disclosed. She recently told PEOPLE: “The King is strong. He’s doing the best he can. He’s following the advice of his doctors. Cross your fingers and touch wood.”
As for her mother, “I’m so proud of her. She’s at an age where most people would think of retiring, but she never complains. She just keeps going at it.”
The Palace announced on November 5, “Her Majesty the Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection and doctors are recommending a short period of rest.”
“It is therefore with great regret that Her Majesty has had to withdraw from official duties this week, but it is our strong hope that she will be well enough to attend this weekend’s memorial services as normal. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.”
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On 8 November, the Palace announced that members of the Royal Family will be attending the Festival of Remembrance, to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 9 November, and the Remembrance Sunday event, to be held at London’s Cenotaph War Memorial, on 10 November. Announced. Duchess Kate is scheduled to attend both events, her first major royal event since announcing she had completed chemotherapy on September 9, but Camilla’s attendance remains unclear.
