London, United Kingdom – King Charles of the United Kingdom is set to return to his public duties after a brief hiatus due to his health, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. The palace confirmed that the king would resume his engagements following a period of treatment and rest following a recent cancer diagnosis.
In a statement released by the palace, it was revealed that King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, would visit a cancer treatment center next week as part of his return to public-facing duties. This visit is just the beginning of many external engagements that the king will undertake in the coming weeks.
Additionally, the palace shared that King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome the Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their state visit to Britain in June. The announcement was accompanied by a new portrait of the monarch and his wife to commemorate the first anniversary of their coronation.
The royal couple expressed their gratitude for the well-wishes and support they have received from around the world during both joyful and challenging times over the past year. King Charles had previously been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate, leading him to postpone public engagements to focus on treatment.
Despite his health challenges, the king remained appreciative of the outpouring of support and kind thoughts from well-wishers. The royal family is facing a difficult time, as it was recently revealed that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, has also been diagnosed with cancer following planned abdominal surgery earlier this year.
The news of King Charles’ return to public duties comes as a positive development amidst ongoing health struggles within the royal family. With the monarch’s determination to fulfill his responsibilities and the unwavering support of the public, there is hope for a brighter future ahead.