King Charles is gearing up to resume his public duties after a cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace revealed Friday.
The 75-year-old monarch, diagnosed with cancer, is set to return to public-facing duties soon, although the specifics of his ongoing treatment remain unclear.
To signal his comeback, King Charles and Queen Camilla are slated to visit a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, marking the first of several external engagements planned in the coming weeks. Additionally, they’ll host the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit in June.
Accompanying the announcement was a new photo of the royal couple, smiling and linking arms, released on Friday.
As the first anniversary of The Coronation approaches, the Palace expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support received over the past year.
Despite starting outpatient treatment in February, King Charles has had to scale back his royal engagements to focus on his health. Recent reports suggest a significant decline in his health status, with insiders describing him as “very unwell.”
The royal family has undergone a significant reshuffle in light of the health challenges facing two senior members. Plans for Charles’s eventual funeral codenamed “Operation Menai Bridge,” are regularly reviewed behind the scenes, highlighting the seriousness of his condition.
Although Charles has refrained from commenting on health speculation, he expressed gratitude for public well-wishes, describing them as “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”
As news of King Charles’s cancer diagnosis emerged in February, following a procedure for an enlarged prostate, concerns about his health have persisted. Doctors discovered “a separate issue of concern” requiring treatment, prompting Buckingham Palace to clarify that it was not prostate cancer.
Behind the scenes, aides to King Charles actively review copies of a detailed document outlining his royal funeral plans, known as “Operation Menai Bridge.” This plan, named after the suspension bridge connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland, underscores the gravity of the situation.
Despite the challenges posed by his health, King Charles has made an effort to avoid commenting directly on speculation. However, just days after going public with the news, he acknowledged the public’s well wishes as a source of comfort and encouragement.
