All eyes will be on the King this weekend as the Coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a host of celebrations. But eagle-eyes viewers may see their attention drawn to King Charles' hands.
The King has never confirmed the cause of his swollen fingers but he has a seemingly light-hearted approach to the attention they receive.
The then-Prince Charles joked about his "sausage fingers" in 2012, following a long haul flight to Australia. The attention they have subsequently received have left many to wonder what the cause of the monarch's swollen hands is, The Mirror reports.
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While King Charles III, who is preparing for his Coronation at Westminster Abbey, has never directly addressed the reason, many royal fans have speculated, especially after seeing him pour a pint during a royal engagement in 2021.
His late mother, the Queen, is also reported to have noted the size of Charles' hands. She reportedly writing a letter to her music teacher after he was born: "They are rather large, but with fine long fingers quite unlike mine and certainly unlike his father's. It will be interesting to see what they become."
A doctor has given insight into the potential cause. However, he is not able to clarify the exact reason.
GP Chun Tang, Medical Director at Pall Mall Medical in Manchester, says there are many reasons why this happens.
Dr Tang told the Daily Mail : "Often puffy fingers are a symptom of water retention which can be caused by numerous health conditions.
"This condition arises due to inflammation and can be a result of arthritis, multiple bacterial infections or even TB.
"Other possibilities include high salt levels, allergic reactions, medicinal side effects, injury and autoimmune disease."
There's even a technical term for his 'sausage fingers' – dactylitis – which is a medical term for severe swelling that affects your fingers and toes.
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