Gransnet forums

Chat

Page 1 of 1
Flip | Customise

King Charles today

(9 Posts)
Add comment | Report
ferry23 Wed 13-May-26 19:22:33

I know this has been brought up on the thread about the King's speech today but I didn't want to hijack the thread.

I was quite shocked by the King's appearance and demeanour today. I hope he's just having a bit of an off day (or not much liking what he had to read to the nation!).

He has kept up a very brave and stoic public persona, but he definitely didn't look or sound himself.

Right from the time he addressed the nation shortly after his Mother passed away, I always think of Shakespeare's Henry 1V -

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"

Add comment | Report
MartavTaurus Wed 13-May-26 19:25:01

We just said the same watching the news.
He sounded very fed up and looked unwell.

Add comment | Report
Cossy Wed 13-May-26 19:33:48

Remember he’s just got back from an onerous tour, having to smile and chat, he will have had jet lag, he’s also probably still suffering the after affects of cancer treatment, he’s hardly a spring chicken.

Add comment | Report
Silvergirl Wed 13-May-26 19:36:53

I thought he didn't look comfortable. Possibly was overheating under all that clothes and the place looked quite crammed with people. Hope that is all it was.

Add comment | Report
AGAA4 Wed 13-May-26 19:54:46

It's not an easy life. He has to carry on even if he is feeling run down. He did sound very tired and was probably glad to get that speech over and done with. He's a king for life. He's a bit younger than me but I retired twelve years ago.

Add comment | Report
1960srelic Wed 13-May-26 19:59:29

I thought he sounded hoarse and he had to clear his throat a couple of times. Perhaps he has the bug that's been circulating at the moment - a sort of flu-type thing.

Add comment | Report
Smileless2012 Wed 13-May-26 20:02:06

My thoughts too 1960srelic.

Add comment | Report
J52 Wed 13-May-26 20:06:03

I also thought his breathing was a bit laboured. ( Certainly not a pun)
His face seemed pallid and his hands holding the speech seemed more bloated than usual.

Add comment | Report
AGAA4 Wed 13-May-26 20:07:58

Long flight to the US and having to spend time with Trump, who has ridiculed the Royal Navy amongst other insults, must have taken its toll.

Page 1 of 1
Flip | Customise