On April 9, King Charles III was presented with the new banknotes of his reign, which feature detailed portraits of the sovereign. In addition to the monetary ceremony, many also expressed excitement over the UK monarch’s appearance. On YouTube, royal enthusiasts flooded the comment section of the ceremony video, posted by The Royal Family Channel, praising the King for his refreshed and healthy look. One person wrote, “Great to see HM The King looking fit and well. Long may it continue.” Another commenter echoed similar sentiments, writing, “King looks great and in good spirits.”
While Buckingham Palace is keeping tight-lipped on King Charles’ recovery plan, his recent appearance and increased workload have been seen by royal experts as good news. “He just keeps doing more and more work, which I think is a great sign,” Newsweek chief royal correspondent Jack Royston said. “He is really showing us through his actions, that he thinks he is on the mend and getting better and that his prognosis is good.” However, Jack’s theory is a stark comparison to Peter Phillips’, Princess Anne’s only son, March 2024 interview with Sky News Australia, where he revealed that his uncle was frustrated with his recovery timeline. “He’s frustrated that he can’t get on and do everything that he wants to be able to do,” he explained. “But he is very pragmatic [and] he understands that there’s a period of time that he really needs to focus on himself.”
