The French state visit is underway

King Charles sparked concern from fans after appearing at a royal engagement with a bloodshot eye.

However, the palace has now issued a statement dispelling any concerns for the king‘s health.

King Charles’ eye was visible during a meeting with Macron (Credit: CoverImages.com)

King Charles sparks concern with bloodshot eye

Royal fans became quite concerned for King Charles’s health as he met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, today (Tuesday, July 8).

The king, along with Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, met Macron and his wife during the ceremonial start of the French state visit earlier today at Windsor Castle.

Macron’s visit is the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit. The last time a state visit was held at Windsor Castle was in 2014, when President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and his wife, Sabine, made the first Irish state visit to the UK. Since then, state visits have been hosted at Buckingham Palace.

However, it wasn’t just the historic meeting that got people talking; it was King Charles’ appearance.

The 76-year-old, who continues to undergo cancer treatment, was sporting a bloodshot eye during his meeting with Macron today.
The palace have said Charles’ eye is nothing to worry about (Credit: CoverImages.com)

Palace issue statement about King Charles’ bloodshot eye

However, according to a palace source, the monarch’s bloodshot eye is nothing to worry about.

Speaking to AOL, they confirmed that the king’s bloodshot eye was simply down to a burst blood vessel in one of his eyes. They also confirmed that it has nothing to do with his ongoing cancer treatment.

A broken blood vessel in the eye, known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, can look alarming; however, they are typically harmless.

They often occur without any obvious injury and can be caused by something as simple as coughing or experiencing a strong sneeze.

No treatment is usually needed, and the issue sorts itself out within a week or two.

Royal Insider has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
The king will give a speech tonight (Credit: CoverImages.com)

King Charles to warn of ‘complex threats’ during Macron’s visit

During the state visit, King Charles is expected to emphasise the relationship across the channel between the UK and France.

According to The Telegraph, at the state banquet tonight, the king will describe France and Britain as “friends and allies”.

He is then expected to add that “our two countries face a multitude of complex threats, emanating from multiple directions.

“These challenges know no borders: no fortress can protect us against them this time,” he is then expected to add.

“Our two nations share not only values, but also the tireless determination to act on them in the world,” he is then expected to say.

Additionally in his speech, Charles will reflect on the millenium of “shared history and culture between our two peoples”.

He will reportedly add “for centuries our citizens have admired each other, amused each other, and imitated each other”.

The king will then tell Macron he is “in awe of France’s extraordinary attributes and achievements”.