Charles III of England keeps British society on edge since he announced at the beginning of 2024 that he is suffering from a tumor for which he is being treated. From Buckingham Palace, they have been informing about how the sovereign's health is evolving, however, now the news that arrives has nothing to do with that. It has been a former cleaning employee of the king's usual residence who has explained that Charles III doesn't allow the use of wipes in the palace facilities.
Ann Simmons, who worked for more than a decade as a royal cleaner, provided details about what happens behind the palace doors.
A measure, the prohibition of using wipes, which, beyond the environmental consequences, aims to avoid the frequent blockages in Buckingham Palace's pipes. An uncomfortable fact that subsequently led to having to face costly repairs.
Charles III's drastic solution to avoid a serious problem at Buckingham
Another measure imposed by the father of Prince William of England has been the prohibition of scented candles. Charles III has banned their use to preserve air quality. Apparently, the explanation given from the palace is that it is a product that releases some particles that can be harmful.
The king has shown on multiple occasions his concern for the environment. As for what is in his hands, Charles III has asked the staff he has employed at the palace for restraint in consumption and expenses. The sovereign, although it might seem otherwise, is characterized by his austerity, proof of which is his stance in favor of local production.
However, beyond the prohibition of wipes and scented candles, Charles III has other strict customs in his usual residence. The husband of Queen Camilla has some routines that could well be described as eccentric. One of them is the fact that his butlers apply toothpaste to his brush in an exact amount of 1 in. (2.5 centimeters).
Charles III has banned the use of wipes and scented candles in the palace
Additionally, the service staff that the sovereign has must iron his pajamas daily and also the shoelaces.
On the other hand, when Charles III gets up, the bathroom must be perfectly prepared at a lukewarm temperature. Likewise, he must have a towel prepared on a chair so that he can dry himself just by sitting down without making the slightest effort.
It is also worth noting that Kate Middleton's father-in-law has a fixed habit at breakfast time. A first meal in which fresh products, six types of honey, an egg boiled for 7 minutes, and two plums can't be missing.
It is clear, then, that King Charles III is very meticulous about what happens in his routine. The English monarch leaves nothing to chance, and that is why he also wants to prevent the pipes from continuing to get clogged.