King Charles III will return to work while continuing his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday. The 75-year-old monarch and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit a cancer treatment center later in the week where they will meet with both patients and medical professionals. This engagement marks the first of several external events Charles is set to attend over the coming weeks as he recovers from his diagnosis, which was revealed by Buckingham Palace back in February.
Charles’ doctors are reportedly pleased with his progress so far, allowing him to resume a number of public-facing duties despite ongoing treatment for cancer. Upcoming events include a state visit hosted by Charles and Camilla set for June when Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will be in attendance.
The palace’s statement noted that the couple remain grateful for all the kindnesses and good wishes they have received since The Coronation last year, which marked both joys and challenges during this time. Charles held a historic order when he was Prince of Wales from 1974 to 2022, which his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton recently inherited after being appointed Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour by her father-in-law himself.
Middleton’s new title is seen as a sign of support from Charles and Camilla amid their cancer battles; in March, both were reportedly advised to take things easy while recovering after receiving diagnoses within weeks of each other last winter. Middleton has since taken time off royal duties for treatment but continues with preventative chemotherapy sessions.
Charles’ diagnosis came shortly following a procedure at the London Clinic that identified an unrelated “separate issue of concern” related to his benign prostate enlargement in February. Doctors diagnosed Charles as having cancer and noted during further testing he also had another form of cancer, which was not specified by Buckingham Palace.
The palace’s statement added it is too early to say how long the king’s treatment may continue, stating doctors will work closely with Charles for upcoming events after necessary precautions have been taken into account.
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