The monarch, 76, sparked speculation this week when he stepped out in London for various events while using what appeared to be a walking stick, leading some to believe that he needed some help getting around.<\/p>\n
However, according to intel obtained by Hello! Magazine<\/a>, the walking stick is nothing more than a traditional accessory for the king.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n While attending the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday, May 20, Charles was spotted with a walking stick made of an actual tree branch, perhaps a way of keeping on theme with the garden-focused event.<\/p>\n King Charles III, patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, looks around the Highgrove stand during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 20, 2025 in London, England.<\/p>\n Charles also carried a walking stick over the weekend while making an appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.<\/p>\n But, as several users on social media pointed out, Charles has a long history of carrying a walking stick for events similar to these. One X user<\/a> even shared a trio of throwback photos of Charles with a walking stick in hand throughout various years of his life, including two snaps from when he was significantly younger.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Charles’ health has undoubtedly become a popular topic in recent years, especially after announcing that he had been diagnosed with cancer<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n The specific type of cancer he is battling has never been shared publicly, though Charles is still believed to be undergoing treatment<\/a> while balancing his royal duties.<\/p>\n![\"King](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a6de2ff09f8834ca40caeceb8ac50e40.jpeg\"\/)
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