King Charles working from bed as 'relatable' health battle brings Britain together
EXCLUSIVE: "This makes the king less of a remote figure in showing that he has a health problem to which many men can relate."
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King Charles has been very open about having an enlarged prostate and as a result it makes him “more relatable”, says royal writer Pauline Maclaran, Professor at Royal Holloway University of London.
This week, it's been revealed that the King is working from his bed checking Red Boxes and conducting meetings with the Prime Minister via Zoom.
Professor Maclaran, author of Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture, told Daily Express US: “This makes the king less of a remote figure in showing that he has a health problem to which many men can relate.
“I believe this definitely helps with his popularity in making him more relatable.”
Charles is scheduled to have surgery this week and work from bed until fully recovered.
The monarch, 75, has been praised for increasing awareness about the importance of regular doctor visits.
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The NHS reported seeing a spike in page views following the Buckingham Palace announcement.
It’s not typical for a royal to talk about having surgery before it happens.
Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, would make an announcement after the fact.
Prof Maclaran talks about the shift in the monarchy, commenting: “This willingness to be open about a quite intimate health problem has gained respect and admiration for Charles from many quarters, particularly regarding his obvious motive being to raise awareness of this important issue for men’s health.”
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According to AP News, Charles being so forthcoming “is a sign that the monarchy is adapting to modern communications.”
Queen Camilla has also been vocal, commenting on Charles’ well-being. She revealed: “He's fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
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