King Charles 'exhausted' after emotional toll of Coronation and neck injury

King Charles at the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday

King Charles is feeling 'exhausted' following days of Coronation celebrations, a royal expert has claimed.

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Jack Walters

By Jack Walters


Published: 08/05/2023

- 13:58

King Charles’s Coronation celebrations kickstarted at Westminster Abbey on Saturday and continued last night as star-studded performers took to the stage at Windsor Castle

King Charles is feeling “exhausted” following days of Coronation celebrations, a royal expert has claimed.

The 74-year-old monarch was joined by around 20,000 members of the public last night as the Royal Family watched the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle.


But Charles is said to now need a rest as the Coronation took its toll.

Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent spoke to GB News about how the King is feeling on the final day of Coronation celebrations.

King Charles was crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

King Charles was crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

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Nicholl said: “I spoke to someone close to the king this morning. I said, ‘how is he feeling, because he did a pre-party, pre-concert party and then after party and did that skit for American Idol - you know, brilliant.

“The source said, ‘exhausted but knackered’ and I'm not surprised, they need a good rest now because it has been a pretty epic weekend for them.

“Saturday was the day that he's waited his entire life for.

“You imagine the emotional energy that goes into a day like that, but I think overall it has been a great success."

King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown

King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown

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During Breakfast with Stephen Dixon and Ellie Costello, Nicholl continued: “I think it's hard to put into words the impact.

“When I think of those pictures of the street party yesterday at Downing Street with Jill Biden and the Prime Minister.

“You know, you can't put a price on that when you're thinking about the international relations that have forged the Commonwealth and the representation that they have.

“We know there's a big question about the future of the Commonwealth and what it's going to look like, but I think the Royal Family can ride on a tide of goodwill for now.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Coronation ceremony

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Coronation ceremony

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“But the hard work starts, it never really stopped, but they really do have to prove what they do and show us that they are in touch with us.

“You'll see that through the likes of William and that they're doing good work and that they're vital, because we need to see that and I think, you know most people are behind the monarchy.

“The polls suggested that two thirds of us would rather have them than not have them, but I still think there's a lot to be done.”

She added: “There's been a lot of putting Britain down and there's been a lot of negative headlines. And actually, yesterday and over this weekend, we have been centre stage and we show what we do.

King Charles (right), Queen Camilla (centre) and Prince William (left) enjoying the Coronation concert yesterday

King Charles (right), Queen Camilla (centre) and Prince William (left) enjoying the Coronation concert yesterday

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“As you were talking earlier, about the military precision, I think it’s very hard to watch that and not feel a great sense of pride in our armed forces.

“It was hard to watch this weekend and not feel a sense of pride.”

Coronation celebrations conclude today with the Big Help Out.

The event, which was organised by The Together Coalition and other partners from across the United Kingdom, hopes to highlight the positive impact of volunteering.

The Waleses have spent the Big Help Out at a Scout hut in Slough

The Waleses have spent the Big Help Out at a Scout hut in Slough

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Leading members of the Royal Family are expected to participate in the Big Help Out, with the Prince and Princess of Wales helping to renovate and improve a Scout group building in Slough.

Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex will take part in a puppy class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre in Reading.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will also visit the Coptic Orthodox Church in London.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will not be appearing publicly on Monday.

The Prince of Wales spoke about his father's neck while chatting with members of the public

The Prince of Wales spoke about his father's neck while chatting with members of the public

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The Prince of Wales revealed his father is also suffering with some neck pain after wearing his five-pound crown at the Coronation on Saturday.

King Charles wore the 17th century St Edward’s crown during his ceremony in front of 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey.

He also wore the crown on Buckingham Palace’s balcony as the flypast took place shortly after 2pm.

Speaking to fans outside Windsor, Charles’s eldest son said: "I think his neck hurt last night, having the crown…it does weigh a hell of a lot."

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