King Charles is still tending to his chickens at Highgrove during his battle with cancer

Among royal duties, King Charles inspects his flock.

The king recently gave royal photographer Chris Jackson a tour of “Cluckingham Palace,” the hen house at his beloved Highgrove estate. The photos are included in Jackson’s new photo book, “Modern Majesty.” Jackson photographed Charles, 77, for more than 20 years.

Cluckingham Palace, a nod to Buckingham Palace, was recently featured in Amazon Prime Video’s “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision.”

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“One of my favorite pictures in the book is of King Charles feeding his Burford Brown and Maran chickens at his home called Highgrove,” Jackson told Fox News Digital.

“Most people don’t know that he raises chickens in a coop called Cluckingham Palace,” Jackson said with a laugh.

King Charles III was crowned with Camilla in 2023. (Handout/Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Buckingham Palace)

“A lot of people didn’t know about it until the recent documentary he did. But he loves nature a lot. He’s very passionate about the countryside. And I think feeding his chickens in the morning is probably far away from the many royal events he has to attend in the day. So, I can imagine it gives him some reflection and time to relax away from his daily routine.”

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“Capturing those moments was very special because it’s not usually what we think of when we think of the king feeding chickens at Cluckingham Palace,” added Jackson.

In this document, Charles is seen in rain boots bringing a bucket of food to Cluckingham Palace. He carries a basket full of brown eggs.

Charles’ chicken coop is located at Highgrove House in Tetbury, England, seen here. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Well, it’s a good thing you gave them something,” said the Emperor with a laugh.

King Charles III, then Prince Charles, feeds his Burford Brown and Maran chickens early in the morning at Highgrove House on July 19, 2018, in Tetbury, United Kingdom. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Clarence House)

Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Charles has always had a great love for gardening and the great outdoors. He bought Highgrove, the royal home, in 1980 and redesigned its grounds.

“Why chickens? Well, it was said that Charles used to have his kitchen staff boil seven eggs every morning to get them ready for his breakfast,” said Turner.

Charles bought Highgrove House in 1980. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“In his early days, Charles became a ‘tree hugger’ and used to talk to his plants, which he felt helped them grow. He was very interested in farming and helped develop a farm shop in Windsor, which sold meat and vegetables grown on the royal grounds.”

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Jackson noted that the king was in good spirits, taking care of his chickens despite his health problems. In December, Charles announced that his cancer treatment would be reduced in the new year, a positive development in his health journey.

King Charles III receives some flowers as he leaves the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center on April 30, 2024, in London. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“It’s true, it was probably the last thing he expected after being ordained, to be diagnosed with cancer,” said Jackson.

“Obviously it’s a very difficult time for both, Queen Camilla and the royal family. But it’s been great to see him come back with renewed energy. And of course, it’s very hard to keep up with him these days. He’s a very busy man, with a lot of daily engagements and royal visits these past few days. It certainly hasn’t stopped him from traveling abroad.”

“Modern Majesty: The British Royal Family Today” by Chris Jackson is available now. (Rizzoli)

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that he is not surprised that Charles calls his chicken coop Cluckingham Palace. He said the Emperor was always known for having a good sense of humor.

“[One of my favorite stories] it involved Charles trying to move a flock of sheep from Highgrove,” said Fitzwilliams. “Instead of obeying the royal order, they scattered in all directions waving their arms, making the situation worse, until a nearby farmer stepped in. His love for the countryside is also reflected in his watercolors. He has a real talent and loves to draw outside.”

Former Prince Charles, Prince of Wales poses for a photo at Highgrove House on May 13, 2019, in Tetbury, England. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Clarence House)

Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, told Fox News Digital that Charles has one thing in common with the goats on his property.

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Britain’s King Charles III goes for a walk in Seaford, England, on March 19, 2026. (Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

“His wife told me how she can now take out anyone, like an old goat!” he exclaimed.

“King Charles feels very much at home in the peaceful countryside. Highgrove is his happy place when he is free and away from royal duties. His gardens and his eco-friendly practices highlight his love of sustainability. This four-hectare area of ​​wildflowers is now home to 120 different species. He even built small roads around all his springs to help the ponds and lakes fall.”

Former Prince Charles, Prince of Wales stands in the meadows at Highgrove House during the launch of the Coronation Meadows Initiative June 5, 2013, in Tetbury, England. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Since he eats home-cooked meals and seasonal products from his area, it is well proven that the king is a lover of eggs,” said Chard.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose for a photo at Villa Wolkonsky on April 7, 2025, in Rome, Italy. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Buckingham Palace)

“Paying close attention to their preparation time, they play a big role in his diet. After hunting, he has been known to invite visitors to return hard-boiled eggs, washed down with whiskey lashings. Charles was introduced to chicken keeping by his beloved grandmother, the Queen Mother. He continues the tradition as a nod to animal welfare and sustainability.”

“She finds all her species curious, just like him. Thanks to her constant supply of live eggs, she enjoys her flock’s humanity and tranquility as she lives at Cluckingham Palace, living her best life.”

In this photo released on May 17, 2021, Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales stand with the first Jubilee tree in the grounds of Windsor Castle on March 23, 2021, in Windsor, England. The tree was planted by the Prince of Wales to launch the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), a unique, UK-wide tree planting scheme created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Fitzwilliams noted that the king’s deep love of the countryside comes from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. England’s longest-reigning monarch died in 2022 at the age of 96.

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Britain’s King Charles III smiles as he attends a friendly ceremony as he launches the King Charles III England Coast Path at the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, in Seaford, England on March 19, 2026. (Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

“It has been said about Queen Elizabeth that if she was not a queen, she would have been as happy as a country woman in her arms,” ​​he said.

“King Charles inherited his father’s and mother’s love of the countryside. He was the first great man [in the U.K.] supporting environmental causes since 1970. She focuses on biodiversity, soil health and sustainability. He supports British farming and is a keen rider, although his polo playing days are over. But he is also involved in sports, including fishing in Scotland.”

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla unveil their official state portraits during a visit to the National Gallery, in central London, on May 6, 2025. (Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Back in 2023, Jackson told Fox News Digital that over the years, he learned a lot about the British royal family. He explained how the king was known to get into his classic Aston Martin, like James Bond.

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“Did you know he has an ejector button on his Aston Martin? Probably not,” the royal photographer laughed.

“He has a beautiful Aston Martin that runs on biofuel, which is surplus wine and cheese whey, which is amazing,” Jackson said. “It is obvious that you are passionate about nature, [and] you have this beautiful car, the Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which is environmentally friendly.”

King Charles III looks on during a UK Ministry of Defense and Royal British Legion commemoration ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024, in Ver-Sur-Mer, France. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The king, who has been fighting for a sustainable life for a long time, bought this car in 1970. It is changing to run on biofuels, which use ethanol created from whey to make cheese and wine. He loaned his beloved car to his son, Prince William, who used it to drive his bride, Kate Middleton, to their wedding in 2011.

Prince William and Kate Middleton leave Buckingham Palace in Prince Charles’ car after their wedding on April 29, 2011, in London. (Top Images by Mumby/Indigo/Getty)

Charles’ cousin, Lord Snowdon, once joked, “How [the former] Prince Charles driving his own Aston Martin? Caerphilly.”

According to Jackson, Charles finds solace behind the palace doors. Gardening has long been his passion, with his garden at Highgrove described as “his pride and joy.” When he is not feeding his chickens or collecting eggs, he is drawing landscapes or scenes from his travels.