King Charles attended a documentary premiere & claimed that he’s feeling ‘great’

Ever since Prince Harry’s BBC interview came out last Friday, the British press has ramped up a spectacularly unhinged propaganda campaign, the likes of which puts North Korea to shame. Everyone over there has been particularly focused on Harry’s comment that he doesn’t know how much time his father has left. Charles and the press want to focus on that rather than the fact that Charles removed the Sussexes’ security as punishment. “How dare Harry suggest that Charles doesn’t have much time left” has been a popular talking point by the palace. All of which to say, King Charles staggered out to a premiere last night and I swear he looks much older than the 99-year-old David Attenborough.

The King has said that he is feeling “great” as he attended the premiere of Sir David Attenborough’s new film in central London. Charles was among the attendees at the Royal Festival Hall for a showing of Ocean With David Attenborough, a feature-length film by Attenborough on how the seas have changed in his lifetime.

Wearing a black tie, the King, a lifelong environmentalist, walked the blue carpet before heading inside, where he met the veteran broadcaster.

“How are you, Sir?” one person asked the King as he walked into the upstairs bar area, to which His Majesty replied: “I’m great.”

He was then introduced to Attenborough and his daughter, Susan, and they talked animatedly as they had their photographs taken before heading into the auditorium to watch the film. The King asked the Blue Planet maker about his 99th birthday, which Attenborough confirmed is on Thursday, the day of the film’s release. Charles remarked in response: “I can’t believe it.”

[From The Times]

First of all, I guess Camilla didn’t feel like wrapping herself in a glittery horse tarp and guzzling champagne at a premiere? Why didn’t Camilla go too, I’m just asking. As for the state of Charles these days… I’ve gone back and forth on his appearance, since we don’t really know (and the palace isn’t saying). For much of this year, I’ve thought that Charles’s color has improved and he looked like his health had turned a corner for the better. But these photos… I don’t know if it’s the flash or the lighting, but he’s back to looking mealy and rheumy eyed.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.