King Charles gets candid about ageing as he opens new hospital

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4 Sep 2025 • 7:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • King Charles III has officially opened the 736-bed Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.
  • During his visit, the King interacted with patients, staff, and volunteers at the facility.
  • He got candid about the effects of ageing, commenting to an 85-year-old patient that "bits don't work so well when you get past 70".
  • The King apologised for a previous delay in visiting Birmingham, which had been due to his cancer treatment.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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