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King Charles - live: Monarch’s poignant return to public unveiled as doctors ‘pleased’ with cancer treatment

Doctors ‘sufficiently pleased with progress so far’ to allow 75-year-old to step up work again

Holly Evans,Jane Dalton
Saturday 27 April 2024 06:31 EDT
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King Charles gives update on cancer treatment as he prepares to return to public duties

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King Charles is set to return to public duties next week after his treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer had a “positive effect”.

The 75-year-old monarch has been receiving outpatient care and has only been seen on a handful of occasions since announcing his condition in February, when he stepped back from engagements involving the public.

Despite the news, sources said that the King still has cancer and would continue to undergo treatment while managing his summer schedule.

His first engagement will be to visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday accompanied by Queen Camilla, though it is not a centre directly involved in his medical care. There he will meet medical specialists and patients as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty’s treatment programme will continue, but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties.

“Forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimise any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery.”

Starmer ‘delighted'

Sir Keir Starmer said he was delighted to see the King returning to public duties.

The Labour leader wrote on social media: “Delighted to see His Majesty looking so well, and returning to public duties.

“On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish him and the Princess of Wales the best, as they continue their recovery with the support of their families.”

Jane Dalton26 April 2024 18:37

King ‘much encouraged'

The King is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing royal duties.

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.”

Charles’s diary of events will not be a full summer programme, and attendance will be announced nearer the time and “subject to doctors’ advice”, with “adaptations made where necessary to minimise risk” to the King’s recovery.

It is understood the warmer weather would allow events to be staged outside and minimise the risk posed by other people that many cancer patients face.

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.”

The King seen with the Princess Royal and Camilla last September
The King seen with the Princess Royal and Camilla last September (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Jane Dalton26 April 2024 18:20

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Jane Dalton26 April 2024 18:15

Royal visit to cancer centre planned

To mark the King’s return to public duties, Buckingham Palace said Charles and Camilla would visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday to meet medical specialists and patients.

The event aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.

The hospital has not been publicly identified.

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Jane Dalton26 April 2024 18:09

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Holly Evans26 April 2024 15:33

William and Kate release new Prince Louis photo to mark his sixth birthday

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a portrait of Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday.

The image, which was taken by Kate in Windsor, has not been edited according to Palace sources.

It was released to thank those who have sent birthday wishes – five weeks after a Mother’s Day picture sparked global furore.

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Holly Evans26 April 2024 14:30

Kate Middleton receives new honour in recognition of taking on ‘more responsibilities’

Kate Middleton has been given a new title by King Charles in recognition of her “taking on more responsibilities.”

On Tuesday it was revealed that the Princess of Wales will also be known as The Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour.

This will no doubt be a welcome boost to the princess, who is also celebrating her youngest son’s birthday on Tuesday, with the palace releasing a new picture to celebrate Prince Louis turning six.

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Holly Evans26 April 2024 13:25

King Charles signs approval for new law to crack down on pedicab drivers

King Charles has given approval for a new law to crack down on rogue pedicabs, which will stop drivers from ripping off tourists in London.

The Pedicabs (London) Bill received Royal Assent on Thursday to become an Act of Parliament, after it was backed by MPs at the end of March.

Conservative MP Nickie Aiken described it as a “victory for everyone in the West End) after campaigning for years to clamp down on dodgy drivers.

Charles has given approval for the Pedicabs (London) Bill (PA)
Charles has given approval for the Pedicabs (London) Bill (PA) (PA Wire)
Holly Evans26 April 2024 12:20

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Holly Evans26 April 2024 12:16

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