King Charles to resume his duties after cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace announced Friday that King Charles III is set to return. The palace revealed that the 75-year-old monarch, who took a three-month hiatus for cancer treatment and recovery, will gradually resume some public responsibilities from next week. According to the palace, King Charles will begin his return by visiting a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, followed by several other public events that week. In particular, one of the major events will be hosting the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan in June.

Although details regarding the type of cancer and treatment are unknown, the Palace said doctors have expressed optimism about his progress.

King Charles will continue to carry out his state duties, including the government review and meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as he has been doing since his cancer diagnosis became public on February 5.

“As the first anniversary of her coronation approaches, Her Majesty is deeply grateful for the kindness and well wishes she has received from around the world during the joys and challenges of the past year,” the palace said in a statement.

King Charles’s return will ease pressure on other members of the royal family, who have had to step up during his absence with the Princess of Wales, who is also battling illness.

With commitments to reduce costs and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from royal duties, there are fewer members of the family available to carry out royal activities.

King Charles, who underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate in January, has largely remained out of the public eye since his cancer diagnosis. Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward have had to manage royal duties due to both his and the Princess of Wales’s absence.

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