As King Charles III, at age 74, assumes British throne, here's what to know about his health
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King Charles III at age 74 just celebrated his coronation in Westminster Abbey — here's a look at his family's longevity plus some other health topics, with insights from medical experts.
When his mother died on Sept. 8, 2022, he became the oldest monarch to take the British throne. "There does seem to be a more significant genetic component when it comes to exceptional longevity." Charles aggravated the condition when he fell off a horse at Windsor two years later. Charles retired from polo in 2005 when he was 57, after playing the game for over 40 years. The look of Charles' hands could be his "baseline" and not suggestive of any underlying disease, said one expert.
The king is now 74 (he'll turn 75 on Nov. 14, 2023) — and many wonder if the monarch will enjoy the same longevity as his parents did.