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King Charles will be making changes to his routine, with a shorter work day and a RAF-inspired workout, following the shocking news of his cancer diagnosis. 

While his inspiring daily routine is already a robust regime to keep fit and healthy, the King will have to implement new lifestyle changes, including cutting back on the time he sits at his desk.

Charles, who has been described as a ‘workaholic’ by his wife, has long been admired for his strong work ethic, burning the midnight oil and working long into the night. 

But doctor’s order will mean that the King will have to cut back on the time at his desk, starting his busy day later by pushing back his daily morning meeting with his private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, to 8:30am from 9am.

The monarch is also well-known for his strict eating habits, skipping lunch and eating a late dinner – a habit he has kept over many years – but the King will now be advised to eat regular meals instead.

Charles's military fitness routines and devotion to the outdoors will place him in good stead as he battles the illness

Charles’s military fitness routines and devotion to the outdoors will place him in good stead as he battles the illness

His former press secretary Julian Payne said: ‘The King doesn’t eat lunch; so, an early lesson I learnt when out on the road with him was to have a big breakfast or bring a few snack bars with you to keep you going.

The 11-minute 5BX Plan 

1.  Bend forward and touch the floor, before stretching back up as if to touch the ceiling with your fingertips. Repeat this twice. (Duration: 2 mins)

2. Lay on your back and sit up far enough that you can see your heels. Repeat this three times. (Duration: 1 minute) 

3. Lay on the floor, raise your head and one leg. Repeat this four times. (Duration: 1 minute)

4. Lay on your front, straighten your arms and lift your body in a press-up. Repeat this two times. (Duration: 1 minute)

5. Run n the spot with a scissor jump very 75 steps. Repeat this 100 times. (Duration: 6 minutes)

‘The working day is pretty relentless. Beginning with the radio news headlines and a breakfast of seasonal fruit salad and seeds with tea.’

According to his friends and former staff, the King religiously takes a break at 1pm every day, not to eat, but to stretch his legs outside for a stroll for fresh air.

The King also undertakes a rigorous daily exercise regime, which is inspired by the Canadian Royal Air Force, involving sit-ups and push-ups – a remarkable feat for the 75-year-old monarch.

The 11-minute workout, known as the 5BX plan, was designed to keep pilots in top shape, no matter where they are, as the exercise routine does not need any equipment.

The military routine includes 5 exercises, as its name suggests, which include stretching to touch your toes, sit ups, press-ups and stationary running with scissor jumps.

Charles – who has served in the RAF and Royal Navy – is said to do this routine twice a day to keep strong and fit.

The King was seen for the first time since the news of his prognosis, waving from the back of a Bentley, sat with Queen Camilla, on their way to Sandringham, in Norfolk.

While cancelling all his public engagements, Charles is insisting on carrying on with his ‘red boxes’ of paperwork and he may even conduct a small number of face-to-face private meetings.

But the King will now spend the vast majority of his time in the countryside.

He is expected to return to London on a weekly basis, for business and to meet with prime minister, as well as his privy council meetings. He will also be continuing treatment for cancer in London. 

The monarch is also well-known for his strict eating habits, where he eats a healthy breakfast of fruit and seeds, before skipping lunch

The monarch is also well-known for his strict eating habits, where he eats a healthy breakfast of fruit and seeds, before skipping lunch

The King will also have the option of conducting meetings over a secure telephone line or video-link, to best accommodate his recovery. 

Charles is said to be ‘remaining positive’ after he was diagnosed with cancer following a visit to the London Clinic, in Maryleborne, to have his enlarged prostate treated, when the disease was spotted

There are several parts of the King’s routine that will stay for their positive influence on his overall health, such his active lifestyle and devotion to the outdoors.

With a reputation as fit and healthy for his age of 75, Charles has kept active with hill-walking and gardening.

Queen Camilla has spoken of her husband’s fitness before, during the pandemic, telling the BBC: ‘ He is probably the fittest man of his age I know.

‘He’ll walk and walk and walk. He’s like a mountain goat, he leaves everybody miles behind’.

The King’s love for the outdoors – including hiking and camping – is thought to have been fostered during his time at Gordonstoun School.

His former press secretary Julian Payne said: ‘The King dislikes being inside for too long and always has the windows wide open’. 

Even daring adventurer Bear Grylls described Charles as ‘an adventurer at heart’ and a ‘champion of the outdoors’ his entire life.

Studies have found people who get exercise during treatment not only deal better with side effects but also may live longer.

The King, pictured in France last September, will continue working behind the scenes on red boxes and constitutional duties, but public duties have been paused and will be shared amongst his family

The King, pictured in France last September, will continue working behind the scenes on red boxes and constitutional duties, but public duties have been paused and will be shared amongst his family

Charles informed close family by phone, including estranged son Harry who will flew back from his home in California to see his father

Charles informed close family by phone, including estranged son Harry who will flew back from his home in California to see his father

International guidelines recommend patients stay active and get back to their normal activities as soon as possible.

 

Charles Anson, former press secretary to Elizabeth II, told Times radio: ‘I think he’ll get through it. He’s had accidents on the polo field and so on. 

‘But mainly he’s a very fit man. He takes a lot of exercises and he has a very strong sort of worth-it work ethic.

‘So he has many of the ingredients to be healthy’.

Queen Camilla has also urged her ‘workaholic’ husband to ‘slow down’.

Yesterday, Prince Harry landed in Britain alone to be at King Charles’ side after his father told him about his shock cancer diagnosis , raising hopes of a royal truce.

The Duke of Sussex is believed to have touched down on a British Airways flight to London Heathrow – but Meghan, Archie and Lilibet have stayed at home in California.

The King's love for the outdoors – including hiking and camping – is thought to have been fostered during his time at Gordonstoun School

The King’s love for the outdoors – including hiking and camping – is thought to have been fostered during his time at Gordonstoun School

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: 'During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer'

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: ‘During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer’

Charles was seen waving to well-wishers as he attended a service with his wife Queen Camilla at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday

Charles was seen waving to well-wishers as he attended a service with his wife Queen Camilla at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday

Harry boarded the 11-hour flight hours after Charles revealed he was ill.

His transatlantic dash has raised hopes that his return to Britain will be used to heal wounds with King Charles and a chance to reach out to his brother Prince William.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: ‘I’m sure Harry will put aside the past right now for this serious issue. The Royal family – including the Sussexes – it’s so important that everyone is pulling in the right direction’.

Kristina Kyriacou, the King’s former press secretary, said today: ‘Charles adores Harry. He didn’t want any of this estrangement. If out of bad news, some good news comes and Harry and the King and the Queen and his brother are reunited – how wonderful.’

In Spare, Harry had revealed that Charles had urged his warring sons: ‘Please boys, don’t make my final years a misery.’

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