King Charles III to Resume Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment
After undergoing cancer treatment, King Charles III is set to return to his royal duties next week, as announced by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
The king had taken a hiatus from public appearances about three months ago when he was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer while receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
According to the palace, Charles will kick off his return with a public visit to a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, where he will be accompanied by Queen Camilla. They are scheduled to meet with medical experts and patients during the visit.
One of the upcoming significant events for the king will be hosting a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
"As the first anniversary of The Coronation approaches, Their Majesties express their deep gratitude for the kindness and well wishes they have received from all over the world during the ups and downs of the past year," the palace stated in a message shared on social media alongside a new photo of Charles and Camilla.
No specific details regarding the king's current health status or treatment were provided by the palace.
In January, the 75-year-old king had undergone treatment for an enlarged prostate, which the palace said was not cancerous. However, during that treatment, a "separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer."
At the time, Buckingham Palace said Charles had "commenced a schedule of regular treatments," and that during that treatment he would "postpone public-facing duties." It said he would continue with his official business and office work as usual.
While Charles did not participate in any official royal duties during treatment, he and Camilla were seen arriving at St. Mary Magdalene Church, close to Sandringham House in eastern England.
The appearance came a day after he expressed thanks for the messages of support he had received from the public. In a statement, the monarch said such thoughts are "the greatest comfort and encouragement."
"It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the U.K. and wider world," he said in a statement.
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