King Charles livid as royal familys cherished Christmas tradition faces cancellation: expert
King Charles is said to be “livid” that he won’t exactly get Christmas cheer this year.The Sun recently reported there is a potential shortage of pheasants at the monarch’s Sandringham Estate, which could affect the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter.It is known as one of the monarch’s favorite pastimes during the holiday season.“King Charles III is livid, frustrated and disappointed, reflecting both his deep personal attachment to the cherished family tradition and his broader commitment to his royal heritage,” British royal expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital.“He’s also annoyed that the mishap reflects rather poorly on the management of Sandringham, which he inherited from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II,” she explained.“The shoot gathers his extended royal family and guests, reinforcing bonds while upholding a long-standing aristocratic tradition.The root of the problem is that Charles has always opposed importing birds from elsewhere, preferring to maintain the estate’s game population.
The eco-friendly approach has failed.”According to the outlet, the number of birds currently available has dropped.This may force the 76-year-old, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family’s holiday plans.Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.“Allegedly, King Charles is disappointed that one of his favorite Christmas family traditions may not take place this year,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital.
“The Sandringham shoot is questionable due to a lack of Sandringham pheasants on the estate.It seems the family will have to bond, enjoy and celebrate over another hobby, or possibly clay pigeon shoots are the way forward.”“King Charles may have felt a fleeting healthy upset, but in light of recent times, with the slimmed-down monarchy, cancer battles a...