King Charles Determined to Attend Trooping The Colour Despite Cancer Battle, Sources Claim

King Charles, according to sources, is determined to attend Trooping the Colour despite his battle with cancer.

Since his diagnosis earlier this year, the King had initially opted out of large public gatherings. However, he’s been admirably fulfilling his royal duties, meeting with dignitaries and hosting engagements at Buckingham Palace amidst his treatment.

KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA AT TROOPING THE COLOUR LAST YEAR Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Sources suggest that palace aides are exploring ways for King Charles to participate in the event, considering his ongoing medical care constraints. Trooping the Colour holds a special place in his heart, reportedly ranking high on his list of priorities.

PRINCE GEORGE OF WALES, PRINCE LOUIS OF WALES, CATHERINE, PRINCESS OF WALES, PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES, PRINCE WILLIAM, PRINCE OF WALES, KING CHARLES III, QUEEN CAMILLA, PRINCE EDWARD, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SOPHIE, DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH STAND ON THE BALCONY OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE TO WATCH A FLY-PAST OF AIRCRAFT Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Last year, we witnessed a historic moment when King Charles rode on horseback during the parade, a tradition not seen since Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. Whether he’ll repeat this feat or observe from a podium remains to be seen.

The news of the King’s cancer diagnosis came in January, though details about the specific type of cancer and treatment regimen have been kept private by Buckingham Palace. While it’s been clarified that the King doesn’t have prostate cancer, further information about his condition hasn’t been disclosed.

CHARLES RIDES BACK TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE AFTER THE KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, ‘TROOPING THE COLOUR’, IN LONDON ON JUNE 17, 2023 ADRIAN DENNIS/Getty Images

As for the attendance of other royal family members, it’s uncertain who will join the King at the event. Prince William and Camilla have been fulfilling their royal duties diligently, while Kate Middleton has faced her health challenges, undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this year.

Typically, confirmation of senior royals’ attendance is closer to the event date. Both Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have refrained from confirming the King’s or the Princess’s attendance due to their ongoing medical statuses.