The Bizarre Reason The Paparazzi Is Keeping Their Eyes Peeled On King Charles’ Shoes

You’ve heard of “The Emperor’s New Clothes;” now feast your eyes on “the king’s shockingly pristine shoelaces.” A photo from November 26, 2023, featuring King Charles III in Sandringham on his way to Sunday service at St. Mary Magdalene Church gives folks a clear closeup of the king’s perfectly tidy shoes. Could these shoelaces be ironed? It’s entirely possible! Do we think adding this extra step — no pun intended — to your morning routine is worth it? That would be a “no.” 

It’s safe to say that by getting the word out about Charles’ shoelaces, Omid Scobie made his point. Also, his accusations about the King’s diva-like lifestyle went far beyond his shoes. Scobie claimed that the king brings 1,000-thread-count, pre-steamed sheets with him whenever he travels. He also wrote, “There is even a rumor (one that, surprisingly, sources have confirmed) that Charles likes to have someone squeeze exactly one inch of toothpaste onto his toothbrush for him ahead of his bedtime routine.”

If these rumors are, in fact, true, then most of us can agree that Charles is taking advantage of his royal standing in some truly strange and over-the-top ways. For now, though, we can’t be certain that this is anything more than some royal gossip. One thing’s for sure, though: Plenty more people are about to be zooming in on photos of the king’s shoes than ever before.