King Charles jokes about getting older during RHS Sandringham Flower Show

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A touching exchange between King Charles and a well-wisher was captured on camera during today's walkabout at the inaugural RHS Sandringham Flower Show.As the monarch greeted crowds gathered across the Norfolk countryside grounds, one fan remarked: "You look so much like your mum."The King, who has previously been likened to both Prince William and the late King Edward VII, offered a muffled one-word reply, before laughter erupted within the crowd.He appeared to receive the comparison to the late Queen Elizabeth II warmly, pausing briefly to chat with the admirer.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The endearing moment quickly resonated with royal watchers online after footage was shared on social media.Beyond their physical likeness, the King appears to have inherited his mother's wonderfully expressive mannerisms.The late Queen herself was a devoted attendee of that very event, having been present just four months before her death in September 2022.On the day, the King cut a smart...

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You are looking good!"The King responded with characteristic wit: "It gets much harder, doesn't it?" TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Though the monarch marked his official birthday celebrations at Trooping the Colour last month, he does not turn 78 until November.

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Queen Camilla, who accompanied him, celebrated her 79th birthday just days ago.The lighthearted exchange carried a certain poignancy, given that no formal update on the King's health has been issued for more than six months.In February 2024, Buckingham Palace revealed that the King had received a cancer diagnosis, discovered during treatment for a benign prostate enlargement....

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