UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
- The British monarch, 75, is making good progress after treatment and a period of rest, Buckingham Palace says
- Charles and Camilla will visit a cancer treatment centre in London next week, and receive Japanese Emperor Naruhito in a state visit in late June
Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
In February, the palace revealed that the 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer detected in tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Although Charles continued with official state business, the diagnosis led him to postpone public engagements to begin treatment and rest.
“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,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
“His majesty is greatly encouraged to be resuming some public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”
Although it was too early to say how much longer his cancer treatment would last, the spokesperson said his doctors were “very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the king’s continued recovery”.
