King Charles Resumes Public Duties After Cancer Treatment
The United Kingdom’s monarch, King Charles, is set to return to his public duties next week, following a period of treatment and recuperation from cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced. The 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer earlier this year, which was discovered during tests after a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Despite the diagnosis, King Charles maintained his official state business but postponed public engagements to focus on his treatment and recovery. “His majesty’s treatment programme will continue, but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the king is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties,” a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace stated. The king expressed his gratitude towards his medical team for their care and expertise during this challenging time.
While specifics regarding the duration of his ongoing cancer treatment remain undisclosed, the palace conveyed optimism about his continued recovery. In a rare public sighting last month, Charles greeted well-wishers after an Easter church service in Windsor, signaling an improvement in his health. This positive development was echoed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who celebrated the news of the king’s return to public duties on social media.
In a significant event marking his return, King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit a cancer treatment centre in London. Furthermore, it was confirmed that they will host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their state visit in late June. However, adjustments to the king’s usual summer programme will be made in consultation with his medical team to ensure a safe recovery.
The royal family has faced health challenges recently, with the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer detected after major surgery. She will resume her public roles following clearance from her medical team.
King Charles’s health concerns arose less than 18 months into his reign, which began after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. As the first anniversary of his coronation nears, Buckingham Palace shared that the royal couple is thankful for the global support received during both the joyful and challenging moments of the past year.