You might not have a throne, but you can borrow a few habits from Charles’s playbook. Start with mindful eating. He’s been an organic advocate since the 1980s, long before it was trendy. Try swapping one meal a day for produce that’s local or seasonal—even if it’s just a carrot from the farmer’s market.
Next, protect your sleep. Charles reportedly goes to bed early and avoids late-night screen time. No scrolling through Twitter at 11 PM for this king. Set a wind-down routine: dim the lights, read a physical book, and pretend your phone is a very unimportant document.
And finally, walk like a monarch. He takes long, brisk strolls daily, often with his dogs. Walking lowers stress and boosts creativity. Even if your route is just around the block, think of it as your royal procession—no crowd required.
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Here’s one: King Charles is the first British monarch to have been born in a proper hospital—Buckingham Palace was in play for many, but he arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Also, his official coronation was held when he was 74, making it the most-watched coronation in history with over 20 million viewers in the UK alone.
Another gem: He can speak Welsh, albeit with a slight English accent. And he once admitted he still sings in the shower. We don’t know the tune, but we like to imagine it’s something by Queen—naturally.
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Oh, and about those swans: technically, the Crown owns all unmarked mute swans in open water in England. At 76, Charles owns more swans than most people own socks. That’s power, and also a very specific hobby.
