King Charles cancels annual ski trip to avoid getting injured before coronation

08 February 2023 , 06:01

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King Charles III will not go on his annual ski trip this year to avoid getting injured for his coronation (Image: Mirrorpix)

King Charles III has decided to cancel his annual ski trip - as he doesn't want to injure himself before his coronation, say reports.

His Majesty has taken a skiing holiday to Klosters in Switzerland with friends and family every February or March for the last 45 years.

The luxurious resort has been home to some interesting memories for the 76-year-old over the years, with the then-Prince donning an intriguing disguise to avoid attention there during a 1980 visit.

But he is reportedly set to break with the tradition in his first year as he hopes to avoid receiving a potentially disruptive injury before his coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.

Huge crowds are expected to descend on London for the ceremony, which will also see Queen Consort Camilla officially crowned.

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The King has been on holiday to Klosters in Switzerland every February or March for the last 45 years. (Mirrorpix)

Sources speaking to The Sun say "all focus" beforehand will be on making sure the King's historic day goes without any problems.

"There are many factors at play, not least it’s a bad look to go skiing during the cost-of-living crisis and the King is not a very ostentatious person. Also it would be disastrous to suffer a skiing accident," the source said.

It comes after reports emerged that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now expected to attend King Charles' coronation - though planners fear it could turn into a "total circus" if their arrival is not well timed.

Royal insiders are said to have confirmed the "working assumption" is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be at the historic ceremony on May 8.

'All focus' is on ensuring the King's coronation in May goes smoothly, said one source (Getty Images)

During an interview with Tom Bradby on ITV earlier this month, Harry was asked if he will come to the coronation if he is invited, and he said: "There's a lot that can happen between now and then.

"But, you know, the door is always open. The ball is in their court.

"There's a lot to be discussed and I really hope that they can - that they are willing to sit down and talk about it, because there's a lot that's happened in six years. And prior to that as well."

Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas