Britain’s King Charles III to Resume Public Duties after Cancer Treatment

The Royal Family has said that His Majesty The King, Charles III, will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.

 This follows nearly three months after being diagnosed with cancer.

“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,” said Buckingham Palace on Friday.

“This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.”

The statement said he would visit a cancer treatment centre next week with his wife, Queen Camilla, to meet medical specialists and patients.

In addition, The King and Queen will host Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit in June, at the request of the His Majesty’s Government.

“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 UK monarch stepped back temporarily from public engagements after being diagnosed with an undisclosed cancer in February just 17 months into his reign.

However, the 75-year-old has kept up his state duties, including reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister, despite undergoing treatment.

The announcement follows a difficult spell for the royal family after both Charles and his 42-year-old daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed that they had cancer.

Catherine, the wife of heir to the throne Prince William, made the shock announcement that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy just over a month ago in a video posted to social media.

Additional Reporting by DW