King Charles Jokes About His 'Sausage Fingers' In BTS Clip With Prince William

The upcoming royal documentary, Charles III: The Coronation Year, will shed light on King Charles’ first year on the British throne. Offering exclusive glimpses, the film will feature never before seen footage capturing the rehearsals leading up to the monarch’s coronation on May 6. Among all the candid moments, the King’s humorous side will be on full display, as reportedly, during an interaction with his son, Prince William, he jokingly made reference to his well-known ‘sausage fingers,’ often a subject of public joke. The King’s fingers became a talking point after his coronation. Despite this, he didn’t seem bothered and even joined the fun, showing his good natured side.

In the upcoming BBC special, according to Lad Bible, a segment featured Prince William assisting his father by adjusting a hook holding a grand robe around the King. During this interaction, William brought a light moment to the rehearsal and humourously commented, “That’s not going to go in on the day,” prompting King Charles to join in the banter. He added, “No, you haven’t got sausage fingers like mine.” During his tenure as the Prince of Wales, Charles also made fun of his ‘sausage fingers.’

In another segment, Prince William playfully tickled his father’s left cheek, leaving him laughing. He then planted a kiss on the right cheek, but the King joked by questioning the move, asking if it was the correct side, pointing towards the other cheek. William then humorously told his father and the officials surrounding them that “your left cheek is better.”

The topic of King Charles’ sausage fingers has drawn attention and sparked inquiries about the state of his hands. Earlier this year, GP Chun Tang, a Medical Director at Pall Mall Medical in Manchester, offered insights into this matter. He discussed the phenomenon, indicating that these particular types of fingers are medically known as Dactylitis. This condition typically emerges due to inflammation and can happen from various causes, including arthritis, multiple bacterial infections or even tuberculosis.

He added, “Other possibilities include high salt levels, allergic reactions, medicinal side effects, injury and autoimmune diseases. Treatment for this condition can be determined when the underlying cause is identified. A blood test should be carried out to determine the underlying issues.”

The royal documentary, Charles III: The Coronation Year, is scheduled to premiere on 26 December.