King Charles has long been known for his health-conscious attitude, opting for a diet rich in fresh, organic produce over meat-laden and heavy dishes. But reports suggest His Majesty’s commitment to wellness has deepened even more lately, as he continues to focus on beating cancer.
These insights were recently delved into by former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond, who said the King had slashed his intake of dairy products and now has a ‘medical incentive’ to eliminate red meat from his diet. Speaking exclusively with OK!, she said: “I don’t think it will be much of a sacrifice for Charles to cut out red meat.
“He has always been very conscious about his diet – very rarely eating lunch. And for many years he has deliberately avoided meat and fish on two days a week. He has also reduced his intake of dairy products in recent years. Some of this is for environmental reasons, but now there is a medical incentive to cut out red meat altogether.
“He probably will miss his organic roast lamb… but I’m sure he is totally focused on his recovery and will do anything the doctors say to beat or control the cancer.”
In February, King Charles was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer and has since received chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery to fight the deadly abnormal cells. While he’s not yet free from cancer, the Palace has previously expressed their positivity regarding his progress. The King has already made a slow return to public duties too.
Jennie’s fresh perspective also comes just months after a Royal source told The Mail On Sunday that avocados were now a frequent lunchtime snack for His Majesty. Until recently, the King had apparently always missed out on lunch amidst his jam-packed schedule of Royal engagements, but doctors urged him to think twice.
“With some reluctance, he now has something to eat at lunchtime – a snack, really,” the source claimed at the time. “He now eats half an avocado to sustain him through the day. It’s important, particularly if you have got an illness.”