As King Charles prepares to ascend the British throne, he is secretly grappling with mental health issues that could jeopardize the monarchy, according to insiders. The upcoming May 6 coronation is causing the royal to face mounting fear and anxiety, as high-ranking courtiers disclose.

A senior palace official cautions, "Charles' emotional stability is hanging on by a thread. He's terrified he won't be able to cope with crises that could rip his fledgling monarchy to shreds and panic-stricken about following in the footsteps of his majestic mother."

The saving grace in this challenging situation is said to be his resilient wife, Camilla. "Camilla has spent her life dreaming of becoming queen," the official states. "She won't let anything — or anyone — stand in her way."

During the royals' Easter service at St. George's Chapel on May 9, Charles, 74, displayed signs of anxiety, including wringing and clasping his hands. Body language expert Judi James observes that His Majesty exhibited "a desire to hide away."

Camilla, however, was reportedly angered by this public display of vulnerability. A royal source claims, "Camilla erupted in fury after the service and ordered her hapless husband to get his act together. She told him he'd been waiting his entire life to become king, so he better not screw it up — for himself and her!"

Charles' unconventional behavior has long been a cause for concern among palace staff. He has been known to talk to his plants, converse with the spirit of his late uncle Lord Mountbatten, and even sleep with his childhood teddy bear.

The king's mental health struggles intensified following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal duties in 2020 and subsequent allegations of racism and cruelty within the royal family. A source reveals that Charles is "very shy and sensitive" and has been battling depression over the betrayals by his son and daughter-in-law.

With a history of mental illness in the royal family, Charles reportedly fears he has inherited a genetic predisposition and passed it on to Harry.

As the coronation approaches, insiders say only Camilla can salvage the situation. "She's ordered Charles to man up for the sake of the nation — and their marriage," claims the palace source. "Against all odds, Camilla got Charles to the altar. You can bet she'll get him to his coronation!"