Moment that left King Charles in hysterics as he performed CPR

King Charles was left in hysterics as he performed CPR on a mannequin during a visit to the Royal College of Nursing.

His Majesty made his way to the London college on Tuesday to mark the 1000th RCN King’s Nursing Cadet, a scheme he created when he was Prince of Wales.

During the visit, the cadets ran the monarch through some CPR training, where the 76-year-old was required to do a minute’s worth of chest compressions.

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As a cadet counted him through the 60 seconds, the King around 20 seconds asked “how many?” before he started laughing, ultimately giving up at the 25-second mark.

The recommended rate of compressions in both the UK and Australia is about 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

King Charles was going at a decent rate to start with, as another cadet gave him pointers like straightening his arms.

As the 76-year-old progressed he started slowing down and his big burst of laughter appeared to make him lose his rhythm also together.

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At another moment during the visit, King Charles was spotted making a rather bemused face as well.

His Majesty even had a moment for a cup of tea as he observed cadets – who are aged between 16 and 25, coming from across the UK – taking part in practical learning scenarios.

The King also met with Harrison Rigby, the 1000th RCN King’s Nursing Cadet and presented him with a framed certificate.

It’s a busy day for King Charles who will then make his way to Hampton Court Palace later on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) for the Sustainable Markets Initiative Terra Carta Exhibition and reception.

This comes after marking Commonwealth Day alongside other members of the British royal family at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The service saw the King and Kate, Princess of Wales return after skipping last year’s service due to their individual cancer battles.

It’s understood the monarch’s treatment, for the undisclosed cancer, remains on-going.

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