During the official UK state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, King Charles appeared with a noticeable bloodshot right eye. The red mark raised public concern as he greeted the guests at Windsor alongside Queen Camilla.

Buckingham Palace quickly issued a statement, confirming the appearance was due to a burst blood vessel developed overnight. Officials stressed it was unrelated to the King’s cancer treatment and said there’s “no cause for alarm.” Experts say such eye conditions are common and usually harmless.

Also present was Princess Kate, who recently resumed royal engagements. She candidly spoke about her cancer recovery, describing the post-treatment phase as especially difficult. “You’re not necessarily under the clinical team… but you’re not able to function normally at home,” she explained.

Kate described her experience as a “rollercoaster,” admitting the emotional toll of recovery. She emphasized the importance of guidance and support after treatment, calling it “life-changing” for both patients and families. Her honesty continues to resonate with many facing similar journeys.