King Charles set to return to public duties after positive progress in cancer treatment

King Charles is set to return to public duties next week, after making positive progress in his treatment for cancer.

The King has missed official engagements since his cancer diagnosis was announced earlier this year.

He's said to be "greatly encouraged" to be going back to more public events.

Buckingham Palace has said that the monarch would undertake more engagements in the coming weeks.

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What has been announced?

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Buckingham Palace first announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer in February, and that he had begun "regular treatments".

The cancer was discovered while the King, aged 75, was being treated for another medical issue in hospital.

No other details have been shared on the type of cancer the King has been diagnosed with.

The King's medical team say that they are "sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties".

Although the King has been carrying out his private work as head of state, including the regular meetings with the prime minister - he is said to be "greatly encouraged" to be going back to more public events.

Since his cancer diagnosis, King Charles has also spoken of how moved he has been by all the messages and cards wishing him a good recovery.

Buckingham Palace said the King and 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".