It's the condition which has led to an unfortunate nickname for our new monarch from some. But even King Charles III has commented on his own 'sausage fingers' in the past.
Royal fans have often speculated about the appearance of the King's swollen fingers, and whether there is any cause for concern. Now, as Charles celebrates his Coronation, a Manchester doctor has explained the possible reasons behind the issue.
Dr Chun Tang is a GP at the private Pall Mall clinic, on King Street. He told the Daily Mail there is even a name for the condition which affects King Charles III's hands.
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He said: "Often puffy fingers are a symptom of water retention which can be caused by numerous health conditions. Sausage fingers are officially known as dactylitis.
"This condition arises due to inflammation and can be a result of arthritis, multiple bacterial infections or even TB. Other possibilities include high salt levels, allergic reactions, medicinal side effects, injury and autoimmune diseases."
Dr Tang added that the issue can be treated once the underlying condition is identified. The King has previously remarked on the appearance of his own hands, joking about his 'sausage fingers' after getting off a flight to Australia in 2012.
And according to Charles, The Man Who Will Be King by Howard Hodgson, the former Prince of Wales wrote in a letter to a friend following Prince William's birth: "I can't tell you how excited and proud I am. He really does look surprisingly appetising and has sausage fingers just like mine."
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