Buckingham Palace has stated that following improvements in his cancer treatment, King Charles will resume public engagements from next week. Although the King won’t be fully active in public duties, Palace sources indicate encouragement regarding this matter.
Next Tuesday, King Charles will kick off his engagements with a visit to a cancer treatment center, as part of his summer engagements, which includes an official visit to Japan hosted by the Emperor and Empress.
It is believed that his “boost in morale” has been given with a view to participating in further public events.
This is a cautious hopeful message, but the King’s treatment, which began in February, is still ongoing with no end date specified.
Buckingham Palace has released a statement on Friday detailing the King’s public engagements and his condition.
According to the Palace, it is premature to say “how long his treatment will continue.”
The statement further noted that doctors are greatly encouraged by the progress so far and hope for an improvement in the King’s continuous recovery.
The type of cancer afflicting the King has not been disclosed, but his medical team “is reasonably satisfied with the progress so far and the King is now fit to resume multiple public duties.”
Along with this statement, an image of the King and Queen Camilla taken in the gardens of Buckingham Palace at the beginning of this month has been released.
It remains uncertain whether the King will be able to attend some major events this year such as “Trooping the Colour,” D-Day commemorations, “Summer Garden Parties,” “Royal Ascot,” and overseas travel in the autumn.
The Palace states that decisions will be made in accordance with medical advice at the appropriate time.
Since his cancer diagnosis in February, King Charles has been absent from public engagements.
Next week, the King and Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment center, where they will meet patients and staff and show support for cancer research.
While they continue with their private duties as heads of state, including regular meetings with the Prime Minister, this visit will be their first official public engagement of the year.
In a church service in Easter Sunday in Windsor, the King greeted well-wishers and surprised the crowd with handshakes.
At the end of June, King Charles will welcome the Emperor and Empress of Japan in his capacity as head of state, marking the first official visit by a Japanese Emperor since 1998.
Typically, during such tours, Buckingham Palace hosts official receptions and carriage parades. However, changes may be made during the Japanese Emperor’s visit considering the King’s health.
The start of this year has been challenging for the royal family. Princess of Wales is also undergoing treatment for cancer after her diagnosis.
The royal family has had to endure intense public scrutiny and speculation on social media. It is hoped that this positive news will bring an end to the difficult times for the royal family.
King Charles has expressed his gratitude for the messages and cards received since his cancer diagnosis, saying he has been deeply touched by the prayers for his recovery.
On Friday, Buckingham Palace said that the King and Queen are “heartfeltly thankful for the kind wishes received from all over the world during the past year.”
