Public concern grows as the monarch maintains full workload despite ongoing treatment
King Charles has been urged to ease off his relentless schedule as concerns mount over the toll it may be taking on his health.
Despite receiving treatment for cancer, the King has shown no signs of slowing down. His recent whirlwind visit to Canada has only reinforced public admiration—but also prompted fresh concern.
According to a recent poll in Hello! magazine, 61% of readers felt the monarch was overexerting himself. Royal Club contributor Millie Jackson echoed these concerns, speaking with Ade Williams MBE, a pharmacist and ambassador for Pancreatic Cancer Action.
Williams pointed to three key areas: the vital role rest plays in recovery, the tailored approach adopted by the King’s medical team, and the positive influence of His Majesty’s openness about his diagnosis.
While the monarchy has long celebrated duty and resilience—embodied by Princess Anne’s famously tireless work ethic—there is growing recognition that balance is equally important.
With the King setting a new tone for royal transparency, some believe the next step should be showing that rest, too, is a form of strength.
