Buckingham Palace has issued a health update after King Charles suffered a burst blood vessel in his eye.
King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Windsor for a State Visit today, despite suffering from a visibly bloodshot right eye.
The monarch appeared alongside Queen Camilla and First Lady Brigitte Macron to mark the beginning of the three-day diplomatic trip.
Buckingham Palace moved quickly to address concerns about the monarch's appearance.
Buckingham Palace has issued a health update after King Charles suffered a burst blood vessel in his eye.
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A spokesperson confirmed the bloodshot appearance was due to a burst blood vessel that developed overnight, stressing it was unrelated to his ongoing cancer treatment and there was no cause for alarm.
The State Visit will focus on celebrating 1,000 years of "shared history and culture" between Britain and France.
The three-day programme marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations, with both heads of state and their spouses participating in the Windsor welcome ceremony.
Following the ceremonial welcome, Their Majesties will escort the French President and his wife into Windsor Castle.
The monarch appeared alongside Queen Camilla and First Lady Brigitte Macron to mark the beginning of the three-day diplomatic trip.
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A formal lunch in the State Dining Room will follow, attended by various members of the Royal Family, before the King and Queen show their guests a specially curated exhibition of French-related items from the Royal Collection in the Green Drawing Room.
The State Banquet at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening will see the King and Queen host President Macron and Mrs Macron, with members of the Royal Family in attendance.
However, Kensington Palace has yet to confirm whether or not the Princess of Wales will attend the banquet in Windsor Castle’s St George’s Hall.
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Both King Charles and President Macron will deliver speeches at the start of the banquet.
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Both King Charles and President Macron will deliver speeches at the start of the banquet.
The State Visit concludes on 10th July with a UK-France Summit at Downing Street.
President Macron will join the Prime Minister for bilateral talks, meeting with UK and French delegations before participating in a plenary session.
The presidential couple will depart the United Kingdom on Thursday afternoon, concluding a visit that encompasses royal ceremony, parliamentary engagement and bilateral discussions on key issues facing both nations.
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