Has King Charles Finished Cancer Treatment? Palace Answers Burning Questions About Monarch's Health
Buckingham Palace revealed the King is set to resume public-facing duties after announcing his cancer news
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King Charles attends Easter church service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024King Charles is sharing a major update following his cancer diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace shared an announcement about the monarch's health on April 26, revealing that the King is set to return to public-facing duties soon. The news came with a new portrait of the King, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, taken by Millie Pilkington in honor of the upcoming first anniversary of their coronation on May 6.
The latest statement marks the biggest update on King Charles' health since the palace announced on Feb. 5 that he had cancer following his treatment for a benign enlarged prostate in January (a spokesman clarified he does not have prostate cancer). Learn more about the King's plans to return to royal duties and how his cancer treatment is progressing.
Has King Charles completed his cancer treatment?
Buckingham Palace said that the King’s treatment is ongoing and shared a positive sentiment from his doctors.
"His Majesty’s treatment program 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 minimize any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
The palace didn’t disclose when the King’s treatment might be completed.
"It is too early to say, but His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about The King’s continued recovery," the spokesperson explained.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Easter church at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.Related: A Complete Timeline of King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
How is King Charles feeling?
"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," Buckingham Palace said about the sovereign.
When will King Charles return to public-facing work?
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment center on April 30, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. It’s understood that the center has not been directly involved with the monarch’s medical care.
The visit is significant as the King’s official public engagement since his cancer diagnosis was announced on Feb. 5, though he has continued working behind the scenes and hosting small audiences in the months since. He also greeted well-wishers after church on Easter Sunday.
The visit on Tuesday is set to be the first of several engagements planned for the King in upcoming weeks.
The palace also revealed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a state visit in June at the invitation of the King’s government. Further details about the state visit are expected in due course, and King Charles’ participation in it is understood to be subject to medical advice when it gets closer.
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King Charles poses for a photo at the British Ambassador's residence in France in September 2023.Will King Charles attend Trooping the Colour in June?
The King's attendance has not been confirmed yet for upcoming key events on the royal calendar such as Trooping the Colour (the annual celebration of the monarch's birthday), Royal Ascot or Buckingham Palace garden parties.
"Planning continues for ways in which Their Majesties may attend such summer and autumn engagements, though nothing can be confirmed or guaranteed at this stage. All future plans remain subject to doctors’ advice nearer the time, with appropriate adaptations made where necessary to minimize any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
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King Charles attends church at St. Mary Magdalene near Sandringham on Feb. 4, 2024.How many external engagements will King Charles make in the weeks and months ahead?
The rest of the sovereign’s schedule remains unclear.
"Any public-facing engagements will be announced nearer the time in the usual way and will remain subject to doctors’ advice, but it will not be a full summer program," the palace said. "His Majesty will of course continue with all official state business and selected audiences, as he has done throughout his period of treatment."
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