The Truth Behind King Charles’ Swollen Fingers

Why is everyone talking about the new king’s fingers?

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As a result of the recent coronation of King Charles II, many people on the internet have chosen this time in history to bring attention to a peculiar observation: What exactly is going on with the monarch’s fingers?

After numerous images of the future King’s puffy pointers sparked concern among his supporters, the Prince of Wales’ so-called “sausage fingers” has made it to number four on the list of the Brits’ most searched internet queries about the Prince in the past 12 months. This comes as a result of the media’s coverage of the issue.

According to the keyword research website Keyword Tool, the phrase “Prince Charles’ fingers” is also searched for an average of 22,200 times each month on Google. Royal admirers are curious about the cause of their expanded look and want to know more about it.

New photos circulating online show Prince Charles’ hands and fingers seeming enlarged, leading some people to make fun of the next monarch. In contrast, others express real worry for his health!

For many years, the man who is now the King has struggled with a condition characterized by swollen fingers. After he has spent extended time flying or traveling to warmer areas, the swollen…

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