King Charles is set to return to public-facing engagements after doctors expressed being "very encouraged" by his progress during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced. The monarch, who began treatment for an unspecified cancer in February, will continue his therapy while gradually rescheduling official duties, though a full summer programme is not expected.
His first engagement will be a visit to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday, accompanied by Queen Camilla. The centre is not involved in his personal care, but he will meet medical specialists and patients as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. Additionally, he will host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
A palace spokesperson stated that the King is "greatly encouraged" to resume duties and grateful to his medical team. Engagements will be carefully paced and adapted to minimise risks to his recovery. The palace noted that it is too early to determine how long treatment will continue, but doctors remain positive about his progress.
The King's summer programme, which typically includes events like the Birthday Parade and Royal Ascot, remains uncertain. Planning is ongoing, but no commitments have been made. Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales is also undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer, as announced in March.
A new photograph of the King and Queen, taken in the Buckingham Palace garden on 10 April, has been released to mark the anniversary of their coronation on 6 May.
