King Charles is set to make a number of overseas visits during his reign, but he'll make sure he's always prepared by taking a few unusual things with him on the advice of his doctor
King Charles has a peculiar travel essential that he never leaves behind, all on his doctor's advice. As the reigning monarch, Charles frequently embarks on international trips for official duties and tours.
Read more: Prince Harry's 'never-before-seen' gesture shows 'true feelings' about solo trip, expert says"In countries where a reliable blood supply is questionable, the Queen and the Prince of Wales both travel with their own personal packs of blood following in their convoy wherever they go," he added. "Their doctor is never more than a few paces away, carrying a bulky medical bag containing a mobile defibrillator and all manner of emergency medicine.
This means that despite Queen Elizabeth II's extensive travels, covering over one million miles and visiting more than 100 countries during her record-breaking reign, she never needed to carry an identification document. In 2023, the first passports bearing King Charles's name were issued following the death of his mother in September 2022.
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