Is King Charles burning the Royal candle at both ends?

King Charles urged to slow down as medical experts weigh in on his relentless schedule

By Web Desk
June 03, 2025

This year has been different for King Charles. Despite undergoing ongoing cancer treatment, the monarch has maintained a punishing schedule that would challenge even the healthiest of individuals. 

His recent whirlwind trip to Canada last week stands as a striking example of his relentless dedication.

The sentiment that King Charles might need to ease up on his hectic schedule isn’t just my own it’s shared by many. 

In fact, 61% of readers in Hello!'s Emily’s recent newsletter agreed that His Majesty is working too hard.

Royal Club contributor Millie Jackson echoed the sentiment and sought insight from Ade Williams MBE, a pharmacist and ambassador for Pancreatic Cancer Action. 

In their conversation, Williams highlighted three key point, the often overlooked but crucial role of rest in cancer recovery. Tailored approach is being taken by the King’s team of medical advisers and impact of King’s transparency about his diagnosis.

It’s not often we hear whispers of a royal working too hard in fact, dedication and duty are usually celebrated traits within the monarchy. 

Princess Anne, for example, is famously tireless in her commitments, rarely taking a day off from her numerous patronages.