Social media went into a frenzy after a photo of King Charles III surfaced online, revealing a peculiar feature: his swollen fingers. This newfound revelation has raised concerns among some people, who question whether the king is in good health to reign over the United Kingdom. While critics speculate about the king’s well-being, others believe that his swollen fingers are simply a result of a busy schedule.
In the viral photo, King Charles III is seen holding his hands in front of his jacket, with his two index fingers touching each other. On his pinkie finger, he wears a small, golden ring that seems to struggle to fit his swollen digits. The photo was shared on Reddit with the caption “The King’s fingers.” It quickly gained traction, receiving over fifteen thousand upvotes and thousands of comments from people around the world.
Some Reddit users couldn’t help but comment on the situation:
- “That ring is holding on for dear life.”
- “Can he please take the ring off?”
Others pondered if the king’s condition could be linked to high blood pressure:
- “He’s running 32psi boost.”
- “In humans, we say 180/120.”
Concerns were raised about King Charles III’s long-term health, with some fearing that he may not have a lengthy reign:
- “That’s a sign for a not-very-long-reign… because it’s heart disease.”
- “Or kidney failure. I’m sure someone has a betting pool over what is actually causing the edema, lol.”
Conspiracy theories also emerged, speculating the king’s fingers as a sign of something more peculiar:
- “He’s had these fingers for a long, long time, though. My personal theory is that he has ten fingers per hand and wears gloves so as to not terrify the townspeople.”
A Reddit user, claiming to have medical knowledge, suggested that the cause of the swollen fingers may be arthritis or a well-managed autoimmune condition. This user referenced Charles writing about it back in 1982 and found a direct mention from 2005.
Despite the speculation, some users pointed out that the king’s fingers have looked this way for decades:
- “I watched a Diana documentary recently, and his fingers looked like that when he was in his 30s too. So either he’s had whatever disease his entire life (very possible), or he’s just got crazy ham hands.”
The true reason behind King Charles III’s swollen fingers remains a mystery for now. Time will tell what the future holds for the king and his health. In the meantime, let’s all appreciate this viral photo and speculate on the unique characteristics of our new monarch.
What do you think? Do King Charles III’s fingers look strange to you?
