King Charles’ recent public appearance has raised some concerns via Fox News.
On July 8th, the monarch had welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, to Windsor. The 76-year-old was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, as Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton led the ceremonial start of the French state visit.
The monarch was all smiles as he greeted the French president and his first lady. But many royal watchers observed a visible bloodshot appearance in his right eye. Charles is still completing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
A palace source told Fox News Digital that Charles experienced a burst blood vessel in one eye. They noted it’s unrelated to any other health condition, including his cancer treatment. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Charles was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
A broken blood vessel, or “subconjunctival hemorrhage,” is typically harmless and is similar to having a bruise on your skin, the Mayo Clinic reported. As per the outlet, it can be caused by a “strong sneeze or cough” and, while it looks alarming, it clears up on its own within one to two weeks.
Charles seemed to be in good spirits and not experiencing any discomfort. He carried out his royal duties as planned, hosting President Emmanuel Macron and the First Lady at Windsor Castle with full ceremonial honors, as reported by People.
According to the outlet, a grand state banquet is scheduled to take place this evening in St. George’s Hall, where both leaders are expected to give speeches. Sources previously told People that the King is determined to continue his public engagements while managing his health.
“The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it, and that’s what he does,” a royal aide recently said about Charles’s ongoing treatment.
“Medical science has made incredible advances, and I genuinely see no difference in him,” they shared. “As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible. That’s exactly what he is doing.”
