The King arrived in Romania last week for a private visit and a break from official engagements almost a month after his Coronation took place.
The monarch is regular visitor to the country and is incredibly popular with the locals. As well as enjoying a strong relationship, he has a number of unique properties in the country’s Transylvanian region.
His Majesty on holiday alone as Queen Camilla is thought to be enjoying some downtime at her home in Wiltshire.
Speaking exclusively to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained why The King and Queen taking short separate holidays is the key to their close bond and happy marriage.
Speaking about the area around King Charles' Romanian home, Jennie says: "The countryside seemed so untouched by the modern world and it was immediately obvious that it was right up Charles’s street. He adores his breaks there away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
"He fell in love with the country and bought a house in a remote area of Transylvania and has done a lot for the local community there, such as improving their water supplies.
"The house now has some creature comforts, such as running water and indoor toilets for example, but it is still fairly basic living, surrounded by nature.
The King recharges his batteries there, walking, binoculars at hand, absorbing the sights and sounds of the wild world around him.
"Most couples find that a few days apart strengthens their relationship. Queen Camilla can relax in her own way and often chooses to spend her time at Ray Mill House in Wiltshire, pottering around the garden and entertaining her grandchildren.
"For a few days, at least, she can perhaps forget that she is now the Queen with all the responsibilities that role carries."
King Charles bought the Blue House in Transylvania, Romania in 2006 after falling in love with the area during an official visit in 1998.
The vibrant farmhouse is located in the rural village Viscri and is open to the public when he is not in residence.
The King typically spends a couple of days each year in the country and can be regularly spotted meeting the locals and going for hikes.
The house itself features seven bedrooms and has no radios or televisions inside in order to create a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
Rooms at the Blue House cost around £100 a night and they are all furnished with antique Transylvanian furniture.
Designers maintained the cottage’s authenticity by carefully restoring it with traditional methods and materials.
In addition to the seven ensuite bedrooms, the property features a drawing room, a dining room, a sitting room, a large kitchen and an outdoor breakfast barn which contains an impressive bread oven.
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