King Charles has been making public appearances lately and was spotted using a walking stick.

The 76-year-old monarch attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday, May 17, followed by the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, May 19.

On both occasions, he was seen with a walking stick — and now, the reason for it appears to have been uncovered.

Why is the king using a walking stick?

According to HELLO!, the walking stick used by the King is simply a traditional country fair stick — not a medical aid.

In her later years, the late Queen Elizabeth II was also seen with a walking stick, reportedly to support her movement.

Royal Insider has reached out to Buckingham Palace for a statement.

King Charles has been spotted using a walking stick at numerous royal events over the years. In fact, he was photographed with one as far back as the late 1990s and early 2000s, so his recent use isn’t out of the ordinary.

King Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025

On Monday, King Charles and Queen Camilla made an appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show.

While there, they chatted with several celebrities, including football icon David Beckham, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday on May 2.

According to The Sun, King Charles asked him, “You got it, didn’t you?”