King Charles III Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that he will resume his royal duties next week after undergoing cancer treatment.
The king took a break from public appearances nearly three months ago after being diagnosed with an unknown type of cancer while undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Charles will make a public visit to a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, the palace said. He will be joined by Queen Camilla, where they will meet medical professionals and patients.
One of his first major engagements was to pay a state visit to the Emperor and Empress of Japan in June.
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„As the first anniversary of the Coronation approaches, Their Majesties are deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and well-wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year,” the palace said. In a statement shared on social media With a new photo of Charles and Camilla.
The palace did not provide specific information on the king's condition, although it said „the medical team is very encouraged by the progress made so far and remains positive about the king's continued recovery.”
In January, the 75-year-old king underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, which the palace said was not cancerous. However, during that treatment, „a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.”
At the time, Buckingham Palace said Charles had „commenced a regular schedule of treatment” and that he would be „postponing public-facing duties” during that treatment. He will continue his official duties and office duties as usual, it said.
Although Charles did not participate in any official royal duties during the treatment, he and Camilla did He saw St. Mary Magdalene arriving at the churchNear Sandringham House in East England in February.
The appearance came a day later He thanked For the messages of support he received from people. In a statement, the monarch said such thoughts were „a great comfort and encouragement”.
„It's great to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped to improve public understanding and shine a light on the work of all the organizations supporting cancer patients and their families across the UK and the wider world,” she said in a statement.
The King is not the only British royal to be treated for cancer. Catherine, Princess of Wales and wife of Prince William, shared in March that she too had been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer and was undergoing treatment.
In her video Notice, Kate said she was embarking on a course of „preventive chemotherapy,” which drew sympathy from around the world. He did not say what type of cancer it was or share more details about his diagnosis.
„Obviously this has come as a huge shock and William and I are doing everything we can to process and manage this personally for the sake of our young family,” Kate said in a video message. „As you can imagine, it took time. It took me time to recover from major surgery to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it took us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis. It was okay for them and I had to reassure them that I was going to be OK. .”
William did his First public appearance last week.
After the king went public with his diagnosis, CBS News royal contributor Julian Payne served as communications director for then-Prince Charles. Featured on CBS Mornings Under the reign of Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the health problems of the monarch and other senior members of the royal family were not discussed. Charles took a bold step by addressing his health issues, which he said may be due to his desire to encourage others to get themselves checked and make doctor's appointments.
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