King Charles has had one secret hobby to get him through a tough start to 2024 as he did returns to public duties following his shock cancer diagnosis.
The Royal family has faced a number of setbacks this year Princess Kate and also announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer in March.
But despite taking a break from his public duties, which is said to have left Charles “frustrated”, a royal expert revealed how he coped with a challenging few months.
Former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: “We're told he spent the weekend in Highgrove gardening and thinking. And gardening is a wonderful way to think about life and all it brings.
'It is clear that the King is irritated and frustrated by the way his cancer diagnosis has held him back. But this is the time of year when the garden comes to life and colour; there is new growth everywhere and with it comes new growth. heap.
“His doctors are happy with his progress and although he has to worry so much about his beloved daughter-in-law Catherine, he can relax knowing she is finally getting the peace and privacy she asked for.”
Before his coronation, King Charles was criticized for his time as Prince of Wales, when he was involved in a number of scandals.
Jennie added: “There had been predictions that the change of government would cause unrest and unrest. That didn't happen.
'Today the king can look back on a smoother transition than anyone could have hoped, and polls show that most people think he is doing well and that the country is better with a monarchy.
“I think he will also reflect on how his queen, who was crowned alongside him a year ago, has done a remarkable job in this difficult year and won the admiration of many. Now THAT will make Charles the happiest man in the world!”
Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that the monarch would return to public duties and said his medical team is “encouraged by the progress made to date”.
It added: “The forthcoming engagements will be adjusted as necessary to minimize risks to His Majesty's continued recovery. The pace of the King's program will be carefully calibrated as his recovery continues, in close consultation with his medical team.”