Buckingham Palace Shares an Update on King Charles's Health
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When Buckingham Palace announced on February 5 that King Charles was being treated for cancer, it was made clear that updates would only be issued when there was something new to say. And today the Palace has announced that the King will soon return to public-facing duties beginning with a visit to a cancer treatment center next week.
“His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis,” the Palace shared in a message at 6 p.m. London time, today. “To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.”
It was also announced today that the King and Queen will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit to the UK in June. “As the first anniversary of The Coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year,” the Palace said.
The King being well enough to return to more duties is a big boost for the royal family, both on a personal level and professionally. It has been a very difficult time for the monarchy with both the King and Princess of Wales out of the public eye and receiving treatment for cancer.
A Palace spokesperson said today that Charles’s treatment program will continue, adding, “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.” The spokesperson said it was too early to say how much longer his treatment will continue for, but added that his medical team are “very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery.”
The Palace has never disclosed any details of what kind of cancer the King has or the nature of the treatment he has been receiving, other than to say that it is not prostate cancer.
King Charles is unlikely to be as busy as he would be in normal times, when in previous years he has carried out around 500 engagements per year including multiple overseas visits. There remains no confirmation whether he will attend key events this summer such as Royal Ascot and Trooping the Colour. “All future plans remain subject to doctors’ advice nearer the time, with appropriate adaptations made where necessary to minimise any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery,” a spokesperson said.
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