King Charles to resume public duties after 'progress' in cancer treatment
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis as Kate, the Princess of Wales, continues treatement.
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles III will resume public duties next week for the first time since his cancer diagnosis almost three months ago, Buckingham Palace announced Friday.
Charles “will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation,” the palace said in a statement. The palace also revealed that the king’s medical team is “very encouraged” by the progress of his recovery but did not disclose any further details.
Joined by Queen Camilla, the king will visit an unnamed cancer center Tuesday and meet medical specialists and patients.
“This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements his majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead,” the palace said in a statement. He will also receive Japanese Emperor Naruhito for a state visit in June.
Ahead of the anniversary of Charles’ coronation May 6, he and the queen “remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year,” the statement added.
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