Buckingham Palace has confirmed this King Charles III‘s official return to public duties amid his battle with cancer.
“His Majesty the King will shortly return to public duties following a period of treatment and recovery following his recent cancer diagnosis,” said a statement released by the palace on Friday, April 26. “To celebrate this milestone, the King and Queen will visit a cancer treatment center together next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.”
Us weekly can confirm that Charles, 75, is still being treated for his unknown form of cancer but remains in positive spirits.
“His Majesty’s medical team is very encouraged by the progress made to date and remains positive about the King’s continued recovery,” Buckingham Palace noted. “Future engagements will be adjusted as necessary to minimize any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery.”
The spokesman added: “The pace of King’s program will be carefully tailored in close consultation with his medical team as his recovery progresses.”
Charles and Queen Camillawill have the opportunity to meet with medical specialists and patients during the trip on Tuesday 30 April to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research supported by Cancer Research UK. It will be the king’s first appearance since undergoing cancer treatment.
The palace on Friday also released a new photo of the king and queen, 76, taken the day after their 19th wedding anniversary on April 10, in honor of the upcoming anniversary of his coronation.
“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 during the joys and challenges of the past year,” the palace said of the portrait.
Charles ascended to the British throne in 2022 after his mother’s death Queen Elizabeth III. Eighteen months later he was diagnosed with an unknown form of cancer.
Several British royals have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer since the beginning of their family’s reign. Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles III. received a cancer diagnosis a week after being admitted to the London Clinic for treatment of an enlarged prostate. “During King’s recent hospital procedure […]
“I would like to thank you very much for the many messages of support and well wishes I have received over the last few days,” Charles said in a February statement. “As every cancer survivor knows, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”
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Karwai Tang/WireImageAt the time, he continued, “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 these organizations.” [that] Support cancer patients and their families across the UK and around the world. My lifelong admiration for her tireless care and dedication is made all the greater by my personal experience.”
As Charles underwent treatment, details of which were not publicly disclosed, he resigned from his public duties. Camilla, brother Prince EdwardSister Princess Anne and son Prince William have all appeared in his place. William’s wife, Princess Kate MiddletonShe has not performed herself or on behalf of Charles as she is also battling an unknown form of cancer. Kate, 42, confirmed in March that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy and would return to public life after receiving medical clearance.
Meanwhile, Charles held a few more audiences at Buckingham Palace and attended several church services with Camilla earlier this month.
Following his appearance on Tuesday, Charles will appear at “a number of external appointments” in the coming weeks, according to a palace statement. He and Camilla will also host the Emperor and Empress of Japan on an official state visit in June.