**King Charles III Pokes Fun at His Infamous Pen Debacle**
King Charles. JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
King Charles III is moving on from his past struggles with fountain pens, and he’s even making light of the situation. During a recent appearance in Scotland, the 75-year-old monarch quipped, “I’m hoping that my pen is going to work. It doesn’t usually.”
The king was given a tour of Forsinard Flows, a nature reserve in Scotland that was recently named a Unesco world heritage site, on Wednesday. When he was encouraged to sign the guest book, Charles quickly pulled out a silver pen from his jacket pocket and made the humorous comment.
He also ensured that the ink wouldn’t fade, explaining that people have sent guest books back in the past for him to sign again. This isn’t the first time Charles has had issues with writing implements. In fact, his struggles with pens have become a long-standing joke.
Prior to becoming king, Charles held the position of heir apparent to the British throne for seven decades, serving his country as the Prince of Wales.
In September 2022, Charles went viral during a trip to Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. He was filmed saying, “Oh, God, I hate this pen” while signing a book, before handing it to his wife, Queen Camilla. The monarch continued to express his frustration, stating that the ink leaks “every stinking time.”
This past May, Charles proved that he has a sense of humor about the situation when he gave The Parker Pen Company an official endorsement. The American luxury pen company was one of 144 companies to receive a Royal Warrant of Appointment.
Charles’ public appearance on Wednesday is one of few that the king has made since announcing his cancer diagnosis earlier this year. In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles had undergone a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, and subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.
At the time, it was revealed that Charles had “commenced a schedule of regular treatments” and was briefly stepping back from public-facing duties. However, he will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
Related Posts
Foo Fighter’s Frontman Faces Fallout: Did Repeat Infidelity Seal His Marriage’s Fate?
Dave Grohl’s Marriage on the Rocks: A Repeat of Past Mistakes? Dave Grohl, the iconic Foo Fighters frontman, has found himself in the midst of a marital crisis. In a…
Read more
Rockstar’s Secret Shame: Foo Fighter Frontman’s Hidden Affair Exposed
Dave Grohl, the legendary guitarist of Foo Fighters, has made a shocking admission – he has fathered a child outside of his marriage. Dave Grohl. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Grohl, 55,…
Read more
Scandal Rocks Port Charles: Soap Starlet’s Shocking Exit
Dramatic news has shaken the world of daytime television: Kelly Monaco, a veteran actress who has played the iconic role of Sam McCall on ABC’s General Hospital since 2003, has…
Read more
Keke Palmer Silences Whispering Wombs After Rekindling Romance
Keke Palmer Sets the Record Straight on Pregnancy Rumors Keke Palmer Actress Keke Palmer, 31, recently shut down pregnancy rumors after sharing photos from her birthday celebration on social media….
Read moreRap Mogul’s Team in Hot Water Over Intense Run-In with Eager Admirer Seeking Snap with 50 Cent
Rap mogul 50 Cent, renowned for his massive global following and business acumen, recently headlined the “Earn Your Leisure” Invest Fest in Atlanta, leveraging his popularity to boost his influence…
Read more
Tragedy Strikes Julianne Hough: Heartbreak Over Lost Loves and Loyal Companions
Julianne Hough Opens Up About Losing Her Dogs and Ending Her Marriage Actress Julianne Hough has shared a heart-wrenching story about the tumultuous period when she ended her marriage to…
Read more