King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Following Cancer Treatment

Buckingham Palace announced on April 26th that King Charles III will return to public duties next week after undergoing cancer treatment.

 

The palace stated, “The King will soon return to public engagements after a period of treatment and recovery since being diagnosed with cancer. To mark this significant milestone, the King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment center next Tuesday (April 30th).”

During the visit, they will meet with medical experts and patients. This will be the first in a series of diplomatic engagements the King will undertake in the coming weeks. Additionally, the King and Queen will host the Emperor of Japan in a state visit in June, as requested by the UK government.

 

King Charles had temporarily stepped back from public appearances nearly three months ago to focus on cancer treatment. The palace did not provide updates on the King’s health or treatment, although they stated, “The medical team remains optimistic about the progress made so far and continue to believe that the King is recovering.”

Despite his health challenges, King Charles continues to fulfill his state duties, including reviewing government documents and meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak since his diagnosis was disclosed on February 5th.