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Striking Photo of King Charles Standing Alone in the Rain Unveiled (& I Noticed an Interesting Detail)

Like father, like son

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Whether he's sitting alone in military regalia or departing from a church service, I can always count on King Charles to deliver a stunning royal portrait. And now, the monarch is kicking off the new year with yet another striking royal photo.

The 76-year-old monarch attended the Church of St Mary Magdalene on a rainy Sunday morning this weekend, and he was seen departing the Sandringham estate with his umbrella. For the occasion, the king donned a trench coat over his gray suit, which he paired with brown shoes.

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The gloomy sky makes for a fascinating backdrop as the king looks off into the distance—but this isn't the detail that caught my eye. If you look closely at how he's holding his umbrella, it perfectly matches his son, Prince William, who shared a snap of himself wielding an umbrella in a similar fashion three months ago.

If you need me to jog your memory, the prince donned a wide smile as he stood in the rain to film for an Earthshot Prize project. Thanks to all the greenery, the image looks like a scene from Into the Woods.

The image is also quite similar to a photo the king took last July during his official visit to Jersey. Despite the heavy downpour, His Majesty was all smiles as he held his umbrella.

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Although the king was diagnosed with cancer in February last year, he has since returned to his royal duties and appears to be in good spirits. For instance, King Charles joined his wife, Queen Camilla, for a visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in April 2024. While there, he met and conversed with doctors and staff workers.

In addition, per NBC News, just a few weeks ago, Buckingham Palace confirmed that his cancer treatment is "moving in a positive direction."

Great to see that you're back in action, King Charles. Keep the striking royal photos coming.

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