King Charles, 77, Reflects on His Near-Death Experience

Kylie Cooper / REUTERS King Charles III offered a rare reflection on the avalanche that almost killed him and claimed the life of one of his close friends nearly 40 years ago. The 77-year-old monarch reportedly spoke about the 1988 incident while hosting members of the Assynt Mountain Rescue Team at the Castle of Mey in Scotland on August 1. The gathering marked the 50th anniversary of the mountain rescue group. Read more at The Daily Beast.