King Charles - live: Monarch’s poignant return to public unveiled as doctors ‘pleased’ with cancer treatment
Doctors ‘sufficiently pleased with progress so far’ to allow 75-year-old to step up work again
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King Charles is set to return to public duties next week after his treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer had a “positive effect”.
The 75-year-old monarch has been receiving outpatient care and has only been seen on a handful of occasions since announcing his condition in February, when he stepped back from engagements involving the public.
Despite the news, sources said that the King still has cancer and would continue to undergo treatment while managing his summer schedule.
His first engagement will be to visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday accompanied by Queen Camilla, though it is not a centre directly involved in his medical care. There he will meet medical specialists and patients as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.
The Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty’s treatment programme will continue, but 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.”
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King Charles III’s last public appearance was on Easter Sunday as he smiled and waved at crowds during a walkabout. Buckingham Palace said His Majesty will return to public royal duties after the positive effect of cancer treatment. He has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy as it comes to terms with King and the Princess of Wales as cancer patients. In this clip, Charles greeted a long line of well-wishers after the service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday 31 March. Kate is away from official duties while undergoing chemotherapy.
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A spokesman said Tuesday’s visit to a cancer centre would be the first in a number of external engagements for the King in the weeks ahead, adding: “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 HM 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.”
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Plans remain subject to medical advice
The summer months are a busy period for the royal family, when colourful set-piece events such as Trooping the Colour, Garter Day and Royal Ascot are held, with the prospect towards the end of the year of overseas travel as Samoa hosts the biennial meeting of Commonwealth leaders.
A Palace spokesperson said planning continued into ways in which the monarch and his wife may attend events in the summer and autumn although “nothing can be confirmed or guaranteed” and all plans remain subject to medical advice nearer the time.
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