The latest update on King Charles III's condition: they finally reveal the whole truth

In royal life, protocol blends with the human and with daily effort, even if there's an attempt to show the perfect image. The obligations and routines that the one who wears the Crown must fulfill are a duty of incalculable weight. This is what has happened with Charles III, who assumed his reign and soon after, his life changed.

In February of last year, it became public that King Charles III is facing a battle against cancer. Since that moment, mystery has surrounded his treatment and the real state of the king's health. Although Buckingham keeps insisting on their optimism and the king continues with a light but busy schedule, those who know him closely express their concern.

An actress speaks about the true state of Charles III's health

British actress Joanna Lumley, 79 years old, knows Charles III closely and has had several audiences with him, even receiving her damehood three years ago. In statements to Saga magazine, she said: "He is exceptionally brave, because he is really ill, but practically no one can keep up with him."

Her words have raised alarms about the king's health, because they describe a more concerning scenario than what is perceived publicly. These words, from someone who has spent time with Charles III, reignite the debate about his real state of health. Even more so when the Palace has been criticized for its lack of transparency about the exact type of cancer the sovereign suffers from.

Royal commitments without respite, despite his condition

Despite the diagnosis, Charles III has continued to fulfill his institutional duties. This has caused tensions within the royal family, especially with his son, Prince William. Meanwhile, he has prioritized caring for his wife, Kate Middleton, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, and his presence at public events has been scarce.

An attitude that has not pleased either the British public or Princess Anne. According to The Sunday Times, the king's sister, Princess Anne, is reportedly upset. Since she has had to take on events that her nephew, living just a few yards (metros) from Windsor Castle, has avoided.

Charles III's alternative therapy that worries his doctors

This situation is compounded by another reason for concern. Concha Calleja, an expert on the Royal Household, said on the program Fiesta that the king has decided to temporarily suspend chemotherapy. The reason: to experiment with a controversial alternative therapy.

This would be the Gerson method, which lacks scientific endorsement, and includes daily coffee enemas, natural juices, and costly cod extract injections. Although the sovereign had already defended it in 2004, his doctors have warned about the risk of replacing conventional medicine.

Even Queen Camilla admitted, with a certain desperation, that the king "will not slow down and will not do what he is told." A statement that adds another layer of uncertainty to an already complicated scenario. Charles III's figure remains standing, but the signs point to a silent physical decline.