After waiting a lifetime to take the throne, King Charles is reportedly not yet ready to hand over his royal responsibilities to his son, Prince William. Even as the King wraps up a grueling tour of Australia, sources say he is determined to continue his duties, despite facing ongoing health challenges and the need to resume cancer treatment upon his return to the UK.
The 74-year-old monarch remains committed to his public appearances and royal engagements, and is showing flexibility along the way. However, insiders close to Charles admit his energy is waning, and he may need to take a few days off to recover. His recent remarks in Samoa, where he expressed his hope “to survive long enough to come back again”, highlighted his dedication to his role and the personal challenges he faces.
Royal expert Charles Ray praised the king’s tour of Australia, describing it as a “wonderful” success, despite the doubts of republican groups. Ray noted that while some had dubbed the trip a “farewell tour”, it turned out to be a “please come back soon” moment, with strong support for the King being shown across Australia.
However, Ray noted that Charles looked visibly exhausted during the trip, especially after several days filled with up to ten engagements. Queen Camilla was also seen supporting the King during the tour, further emphasizing the burden royal responsibilities and long days can take on.
Although Charles may be keen to return to the UK and resume his medical treatments, he has shown no sign of stepping back from his royal role so far. For now, he appears to be as committed to the throne as ever, with no immediate plans to pass the reins to Prince William.