King Charles news latest: Monarch to resume royal duties amid cancer treatment

King Charles III is set to visit a cancer treatment centre with his wife, Queen Camilla, on Tuesday to mark his return to public-facing duties after receiving treatment and recuperating following his cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

The Palace announced in February that the King, 75, had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer. The cancer was discovered after a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement. The King postponed public-facing duties while he was undergoing treatment.

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The latest statement marks the biggest update on King Charles' health since the palace announced on 5 February that he had cancer following his treatment for a benign enlarged prostate in January (a spokesman clarified he does not have prostate cancer).

Learn more about the King's plans to return to royal duties and how his cancer treatment is progressing.

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Watch a live view of Buckingham Palace after it was announced on Friday 26 April that King Charles III will return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment following his recent cancer diagnosis.

The monarch is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to royal engagements.

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The announcement comes as the palace revealed that the 75-year-old British monarch would be returning to public-facing duties after undergoing treatment and recuperation following his cancer diagnosis in February.

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King Charles has had a tough start to 2024, health-wise.

After he was treated for an enlarged prostate in January, doctors discovered cancer, and he is currently undergoing treatment.

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In a message posted on X, formerly Twitter, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was "delighted" to see the King looking so well.

King Charles III’s last public appearance was on Easter Sunday as he smiled and waved at crowds during a walkabout.

Buckingham Palace said His Majesty will return to public royal duties after the positive effect of cancer treatment.

He has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy as it comes to terms with King and the Princess of Wales as cancer patients.

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Rishi Sunak has posted a message supporting King Charles's return to public duties, describing it as "brilliant news to end the week".

The medical team treating King Charles "remain positive" about his continued recovery, a palace spokesperson said as Charles's return to public life was announced.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is greatly encouraged to be resuming some public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”

"His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery."

The spokesperson added: “The pacing of the King’s programme will be carefully calibrated as his recovery continues, in close consultation with his medical team.”

Buckingham Palace shared an announcement about the monarch's health on April 26, revealing that the King is set to return to public-facing duties soon.

The news came with a new portrait of the King, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, taken by Millie Pilkington in honour of the upcoming first anniversary of their coronation on May 6.

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In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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."

King Charles will resume royal duties next week, following a break from his public-facing role as a result of his cancer diagnosis and treatment in February.