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BREAKING: King Charles suffers terrible constipation during his visit to the BRIT School to celebrate his 78th birthday at Surrey Street Market in Croydon
BREAKING: King Charles Turns 78 Amid Chaotic Croydon Appearance as Dramatic Photos From BRIT School and Surrey Street Market Send Royal Fans Into a Frenzy
King Charles’ 78th birthday celebrations were certainly anything but ordinary!
The monarch found himself at the centre of an extraordinary public spectacle after making a surprise appearance in Croydon, where enthusiastic crowds gathered to celebrate his milestone birthday alongside the 750th anniversary of the historic Surrey Street Market.
But while the occasion was intended to be a joyful celebration, photographs of the King during his public engagements have sparked plenty of online discussion.
Charles, who turned 78 on Saturday, November 14, made two major stops on Friday, visiting the famous BRIT School before heading to Surrey Street Market.
And things became particularly hectic when he arrived at the performing arts institution.
Hundreds of excited students reportedly gathered to catch a glimpse of the monarch, with some screaming his name and desperately trying to shake his hand.
At one point, the excitement became so overwhelming that royal protection officers had to intervene to help manage the crowd.
One particularly enthusiastic student shouted, “Yes, boss!” leaving the King chuckling at the unexpected greeting.
But the excitement didn’t end there.
The monarch subsequently headed to Surrey Street Market, where shoppers, traders and local residents welcomed him with music, dancing and birthday celebrations.
He was even presented with an enormous birthday cake commemorating both his 78th birthday and the market’s remarkable 750-year history.
However, it was the King’s demanding schedule and the increasingly chaotic scenes surrounding his appearance that attracted renewed attention online.
Considering his age and his ongoing cancer treatment, royal watchers have continued to pay close attention to his public engagements.
Nevertheless, Charles appeared determined to enjoy the occasion, greeting members of the public, chatting with traders and acknowledging the enthusiastic crowds.
The birthday celebrations also come as the monarch continues carrying out his royal responsibilities despite his ongoing health challenges.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor credible news reports have indicated that the King suffered constipation or experienced a related medical emergency during the visit.
For now, the photographs from Croydon are providing plenty of conversation as the monarch celebrates another year.