The nation’s king, Charles III, seemed to be stirred by something other than his customary regal bearing—his hand was swollen and bloodshot. Everyone in the vicinity noticed his hand as they watched him leave his palace in a car.

Images of his hand were circulated extensively on the internet, provoking debate. Some speculated that it might be sunshine bouncing off the glass, while others expressed fear that it might be the potentially fatal side effects of a cancer treatment. There were even others who asserted that he had the hand of the late Queen Elizabeth.

His general appearance, coupled with his weight loss and apparent illness, raised concerns about his health. Some even speculated that he might be on the verge of death. The intensity of the health debate surrounding him demonstrated how much the populace worried about their king.

During the coronation rehearsals, King Charles made jokes about his own hand, referring to them as “sausage fingers.” This playful exchange demonstrated his close relationship with Prince William.

Experts shared their thoughts, suggesting that rather than being a major indication of anything, his swelling fingers were probably just a normal side effect of age. They assured everyone that the monarch was most likely doing fine.

King Charles chose to abdicate his formal duties in order to allow his wife, Camilla, more authority and concentrate on his own health.