King Charles’ daily exercise routine reportedly includes doing a handstand in his underwear to help deal with back pain after years of playing polo.
The royal’s 12-minute regimen, which was first revealed by her son Prince Harry in the memoir Spare, is said to start with “push-ups, sit-ups, everything,” according to Channel 5’s Inside Windsor Castle, which It airs at 9 p.m. on Channel 5 this Saturday.
Host Xand Van Tulleken added, however, that his mother had a less active morning setup.
“The late queen preferred to start the day more quietly,” he said. “Apparently a cup of tea and a bicycle or two were enough for her.”
The Duke of Sussex, writing in his tell-all book, added that his father performed the exercises daily – and there was always the risk of accidentally meeting the king – “on just a pair of drills, leaning against a door.” or hanging from a bar like a skilled acrobat’, at Balmoral, if he accidentally opened the wrong door.
King Charles’ daily exercise routine reportedly includes doing a handstand in his underwear to help deal with back pain after years of playing polo. Pictured with Camilla in February.
The royal’s 12-minute regimen, which was first revealed by her son Prince Harry in the memoir Spare, is said to start with “push-ups, sit-ups, everything,” according to Channel 5’s Inside Windsor Castle, which airs this Saturday at 9 pm on Channel 5. Charles in the photo, 26 years old, on the left, and 70 years old, on the right.
‘If you put a little finger on the knob, you’ll hear it begging from the other side: No! No! Do not open! Please, God, don’t open!’ she wrote.
However, it is not known if the routine is still part of the monarch’s itinerary, or how long ago Harry would have found him exercising.
It comes as Her Majesty was given the go-ahead by doctors last week to return to public duties after being diagnosed with cancer.
Officials have emphasized that Her Majesty’s cancer treatment is still ongoing, saying: “Her Majesty’s treatment program will continue, but doctors are satisfied enough with the progress made so far that the King can now resume a series of duties facing the public”.
“Upcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimize any risk to Her Majesty’s continued recovery.”
They cannot, at this time, specify how long this will continue. A spokesperson said: “It is too early to say, but Her Majesty’s medical team is very encouraged by the progress made so far and remains positive about the King’s continued recovery.”
They added that “any public engagement will be announced closer to the time in the usual way and will remain subject to doctors’ advice” and stressed that it would not be a “full summer programme”.
In February, his battle with cancer was said to be changing his normally regimented daily routine, with doctors insisting he start work later, finish earlier and stop skipping lunch.
The monarch is also known for his strict eating habits, skipping lunch and eating dinner late, a habit he has maintained for many years. Photographed in 1974
The monarch has been told he will have to implement a series of new lifestyle changes to stay as healthy as possible, including reducing the time he spends sitting at his desk.
Charles, who has been described as a “workaholic” by his wife Queen Camilla, has long been admired for his strong work ethic, burning through the roof and working late into the night.
But doctors’ orders will mean the King would have been encouraged to work fewer hours, including delaying his daily morning meeting with his private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, from its usual 8.30am slot.
The monarch is also known for his strict eating habits, skipping lunch and eating dinner late, a habit he has maintained for many years. But now the King will be advised to eat regular meals.
His former press secretary Julian Payne said The times: ‘The King does not have lunch; So one of the first lessons I learned when I was on the road with him was to eat a big breakfast or bring some snack bars to keep me going.
The King also carries out a rigorous daily exercise regime, inspired by the Canadian Royal Air Force, which includes sit-ups and push-ups. Photographed in 1980
Attendees also told the outlet that they “want to continue” with the 5BX plan, an 11-minute workout. Carlos earlier this week
‘The work day is quite unforgiving. Starting with the radio news headlines and a breakfast of seasonal fruit and seed salad with tea.
According to his friends and former collaborators, the King religiously takes a break every day at 1:00 p.m., not to eat, but to stretch his legs outdoors for a walk and get some fresh air.
The King also carries out a rigorous daily exercise regime, inspired by the Canadian Royal Air Force, which includes sit-ups and push-ups.
Attendees also told the outlet that they “want to continue” with the 5BX plan, an 11-minute workout.
It was originally designed to keep pilots in top shape, no matter where they are, as the exercise routine does not require any equipment.
The military routine consists of five exercises, as the name suggests, including toe-touch stretches, sit-ups, push-ups, and stationary running with jumping jacks.
Charles, who has served in the RAF and Royal Navy, is said to do this routine twice a day.
Payne said: “This is a man who for many years has started his day with exercises set out by the Canadian Air Force. He generally eats extremely healthy organic foods and doesn’t drink much alcohol.
“He is always walking and the pace at which he moves is such that it makes it very difficult to keep up with him.”
Charles Anson, former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, said the king would probably be a little impatient with the change in his schedule, and said Radio Times: “You tend to work during the day and much of the night.”
Reputed to be fit and healthy for his age of 75, Charles has stayed active by hiking and gardening.
Queen Camilla has spoken before about her husband’s physical condition during the pandemic, telling the bbc: ‘He’s probably the fittest man his age I know.
‘He will walk and walk and walk. He is like a mountain goat, he leaves everyone far behind.”
Even daring adventurer Bear Grylls described Charles as “an adventurer at heart” and a “champion of the outdoors” throughout his life.
The King’s love of the outdoors, including walking and camping, is believed to have been fostered during his time at Gordonstoun School. Photographed in 2012
Studies have found that people who exercise during treatment not only cope better with side effects but may also live longer.
International guidelines recommend that patients stay active and return to normal activities as soon as possible.
The King’s love of the outdoors, including walking and camping, is believed to have been fostered during his time at Gordonstoun School.