King Charles and Queen Camilla sleep in separate rooms due to King's chronic pain, sources say
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla reportedly sleep in separate bedrooms, a practice attributed to the King's chronic back and neck pain from polo injuries.
- Sources close to the couple state the arrangement is a practical solution for comfort and rest, not indicative of marital problems.
- Prince Harry's memoir also detailed his father's physical ailments and exercises to manage pain, stemming from his polo career.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are reportedly sleeping in separate bedrooms, a practice that sources close to the royal couple attribute to the King's chronic pain rather than marital discord. The arrangement, which involves the King and Queen each having their own bedroom and a shared third room for occasional use, is said to be a practical solution to manage Charles's long-standing back and neck issues, stemming from injuries sustained during his polo-playing days.
"The King has known for a long time that old injuries are taking their toll," a source told RadarOnline. "The way they sleep is more of a practical solution than a symbolic one. Each has the space they need to rest and avoid aggravating their pain."
The King has known for a long time that old injuries are taking their toll. The way they sleep is more of a practical solution than a symbolic one. Each has the space they need to rest and avoid aggravating their pain.
These health concerns for the King have been previously detailed by Prince Harry in his memoir, "Spare." Harry wrote about his father's frequent physiotherapy exercises, including headstands, to alleviate his pain, which he linked to polo accidents. The memoir also recounted a serious incident where Charles fell from a horse and swallowed his tongue, requiring immediate assistance.
Despite these health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis announced in February 2024, the sources insist the separate sleeping arrangements do not reflect the state of Charles and Camilla's relationship. "Charles and Camilla's marriage is defined by closeness, not distance," the source emphasized. The King is undergoing treatment for cancer, with Buckingham Palace not disclosing the specific type. He previously announced that his treatment was reducing, but the illness is not fully cured.
Charles and Camilla's marriage is defined by closeness, not distance. When someone has been dealing with back pain for years, a tailored sleeping space and adequate rest can make a huge difference.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.