Windsor Castle to host Swedish royals as Coronation anniversary approaches amid health concerns
King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing for a poignant royal gathering at Windsor Castle, just days after Meghan Markle's latest interview sparked renewed tensions within the royal family.
The monarch and his wife will welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to the royal residence next month, marking the second anniversary of King Charles's Coronation. As part of the visit, a Swedish oak tree—gifted by the Swedish royals—will be planted in Windsor’s Home Park on May 1 in a symbolic celebration of continuity and legacy.
The upcoming event will also reflect on the emotional journey since Charles’s crowning at Westminster Abbey in May 2023, a historic day attended by global dignitaries and royals from around the world.
This anniversary comes at a delicate time for the King, who is undergoing cancer treatment less than a year after his ascension. Despite his health challenges, the 76-year-old monarch recently expressed his hope to live “long enough” to see the trees he plants flourish—signalling a clear intention to remain on the throne and dispelling any speculation about a handover to Prince William.
The announcement follows Meghan Markle’s tearful appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, where she alluded to past struggles with the royal family, prompting fresh headlines and speculation about strained relationships.
As Charles and Camilla prepare to host their Scandinavian counterparts, the Windsor event is likely to serve both as a celebration of royal resilience and a subtle response to the ongoing narrative surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
