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King Charles is set to return to public duties next week after his treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer had a “positive effect”.
The 75-year-old monarch has been receiving outpatient care and has only been seen on a handful of occasions since announcing his condition in February, when he stepped back from engagements involving the public.
Despite the news, sources said that the King still has cancer and would continue to undergo treatment while managing his summer schedule.
The Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “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.
“Forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimise any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery.”
This latest announcement will be a boost for the monarchy, which was dealt a double blow this year with both the King and the Princess of Wales being diagnosed with cancer.
King to return to public duties as cancer care continues
King Charles has announced he will be returning to public duties as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer.
The monarch has been receiving care as an outpatient since announcing his diagnosis in February, and Buckingham Palace officials say he has been reacting positively to the treatment.
A spokesperson said: “His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery.”
His return to public duties will not be a full summer programme, but will be announced nearer the time and will be subject to doctors’ advice.
Jane Dalton26 April 2024 18:00
King and Queen to visit cancer centre
Buckingham Palace said that to mark the King’s return to public duties, he and Camilla would visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday to meet medical specialists and patients.
The event aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.
The hospital has not been publicly identified.
Jane Dalton27 April 2024 04:00
Watch: King ‘hopes to be peacemaker between William and Harry’
King Charles hoping to be ‘peacemaker’ between William and Harry, says palace source
King Charles III hopes to be a «peacemaker» between Prince William and Prince Harry, a palace source has told Sky News Australia. Grant Harrold, a former butler who worked with the monarch when he was the Prince of Wales, told the outlet it was «very likely» the princes would reconnect this year. It comes as the Duke of Sussex is scheduled to return to London in May for a St Paul’s Cathedral service marking the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. «The King will want the brothers to patch things up so it’s more than likely that he could play peacemaker,” Mr Harrold added.
Jane Dalton27 April 2024 03:00
How Charles and Kate supported each other after cancer diagnoses
The day before the Princess of Wales announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer, the King is said to have driven to Windsor Castle to have lunch with her:
Jane Dalton27 April 2024 02:00
Priest punches air in delight
A parish priest said he punched the air in delight when he learnt of the King’s news. Tom Mumford, from Ipswich, Suffolk, wrote “wonderful news!”
Jane Dalton27 April 2024 01:00
King gave Kate new honour for taking on more responsibilities
The Princess of Wales was this week given a new title by King Charles in recognition of her “taking on more responsibilities”:
Jane Dalton26 April 2024 23:59
Secrets of a king’s physician: What happens when a monarch is seriously ill
Buckingham Palace has been astonishingly open compared with official revelations of earlier monarchs’ illnesses:
Jane Dalton26 April 2024 23:00
The best diet to fight cancer, according to real science
“We’re all unique and have different susceptibilities,” says one expert, but there are certain foods that increase the risk:
The best diet to fight cancer – according to real science (not ‘woo’)
Cancer rates in the West are rising all the time and many believe it is down to our fondness for ultra-processed food, as well as too much alcohol and red meat – things the King, who has just announced his own diagnosis, is generally known to avoid. But with so much conflicting information out there, what advice should we be listening to? Maria Lally sifts the evidence for facts
Jane Dalton26 April 2024 22:00
How cancer diagnosis affected royal duties
When Charles’s cancer was diagnosed, he continued to oversee state business and official paperwork from home.
Jane Dalton26 April 2024 20:00
