King Charles and Camilla were on a secret four-day trip to Bengaluru. Here is why

This is King Charles III’s first visit as a monarch to Bengaluru, but when he was a prince of Wales, he made multiple visits to the Garden City of India.

Updated on: Oct 30, 2024, 10:24:52 IST

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King Charles III, along with his wife Camilla, have been staying in Bengaluru since October 27, according to a report in The Indian Express. The 75-year-old king, along with his wife, are on a secret trip to the city, and they have been going through a wellness treatment at Whitefield’s Soukya International Holistic Health Centre (SIHC)

King Charles III and Camilla flew directly to Bengaluru on October 27 from Samoa after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting between October 21 and 26. (AFP)

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According to the report, King Charles III and Camilla flew directly from Samoa after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting between October 21 and 26. As the trip was subject to secrecy, the state government did not formally receive the royal couple when they landed at HAL airport. There was also no official traffic restriction while the couple reached Whitefield from HAL.

King Charles and Camilla reportedly had early morning yoga sessions and rejuvenation treatments at SIHC. They also subscribed to therapy sessions and meditations, which were provided by a special staff at SIHC. The couple also reportedly enjoyed the food inside the campus and took long walks during their free time. The British royals will leave Bengaluru today (Wednesday), according to the report.

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This is King Charles III’s first visit as a monarch to Bengaluru, but when he was a prince of Wales, he made multiple visits to the Garden City of India. His 71st birthday was also celebrated at his SIHC wellness centre with grandeur. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, Charles was declared the new king.

Why SIHC?

Located in Whitefield’s Samethanahalli, Soukya International Holistic Health Centre was founded by Dr. Issac Mathai and Dr. Suja Issac. The wellness center offers treatments like Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Acupressure and, Yoga, Homeopathy and other traditional practises. Charles reportedly visited this place nine times earlier and he has a dedicated staff to treat him during his every visit.

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