Royal expert Hilary Fordwich noted that Charles, who had the longest wait in history as heir to the throne, is keenly aware of the passage of time.
Fordwich stated, “Given his age, as well as his current health crisis, he is poignantly aware that time is ticking.” She emphasized that Charles has been preparing for his role his entire life, having been in line for the throne for 70 years. She added that the King is eager to make his mark and has “thrown himself into the job.”
However, the expert highlighted that the King’s time away from his duties due to health reasons makes him anxious and agitated. Despite this, Charles remains devoted to making a significant impact, and the downtime prescribed by his doctors is unwelcome to him.
While Charles refuses to be a “lazy monarch,” Prince William is already assuming a significant portion of royal duties in preparation for his future role as king.
