The British monarch set a bold example by battling her cancer while continuing her royal duties and courageously facing the pressures of her ongoing treatment.
It has now been revealed how the 77-year-old monarch deals with stress amid her battle with cancer.
King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, has taken up knitting to manage the stress of his treatment and his fight to beat the disease.
Prince William and Harry’s father discussed taking up knitting during a state visit to the US alongside his wife Queen Camilla, 78.
They attended a garden party at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, where they met politicians, diplomats and public figures, including Daley, 31, an Olympic gold medalist.
Daley is a strong advocate for using knitting to promote mental wellbeing. The king admitted to learning to knit at the age of eight.
The king spoke candidly about his childhood experience with this profession.
He said: “(Charles) said he was knitting when he was eight. He said he wasn’t very good at it, but he said he knew it was very good for his mental health and maybe he should start again.”
“The king is clearly looking for ways to manage stress during a very difficult time,” he added.
Knitting may seem unexpected, experts say, but it reflects a broader awareness of mental health and the importance of finding calm in routine activities.
Queen Elizabeth and her husband Philip apparently belonged to the stiff-lipped generation who saw the roles of men and women clearly defined.
