Summary

  • King Charles will resume his public-facing duties from next week, Buckingham Place says

  • It follows "a period of treatment and recuperation" following his recent cancer diagnosis, according to a statement

  • "It is too early to say" how much longer his treatment will continue for, the palace says

  • His first appearance will be a joint visit with Queen Camilla to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday

  • The Palace says engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimise any risks to the King and it will not be a full summer programme of events

  • The Palace says Charles and Camilla remain "deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes" they have received

  • Charles's cancer was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate, though it is unclear what form of cancer he has

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  1. Palace statement in full

    Moments ago, Buckingham Palace shared a statement on the King’s return to public duties:

    His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.

    To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will 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.

    In addition, The King and Queen will host Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit in June, at the request of HM Government.

    As the first anniversary of The Coronation approaches, Their Majesties 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.”

    Buckingham Palace

  2. King Charles to return to public duties, Palace says

    King Charles smilingPA Media

    King Charles will resume some of his public-facing duties next week, Buckingham Palace has announced.

    The King, 75, has continued some work since his cancer diagnosis, but all engagements so far have taken place in private.

    Notably, his first engagement back will be a joint visit with Queen Camilla to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday, the Palace says in a statement.

    We’ll bring you more on this and any reaction to the announcement shortly.