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KING Charles is well enough to return to front-line public-facing duties just eleven weeks after announcing he has cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The King, 75, will make his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital on Tuesday after the disease was discovered during a prostate operation in January.
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The King, 75, will be joined by the Queen, 76, as he chooses to make his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital to speak to staff and patients, together on Tuesday.
Palace officials say the King is still undergoing cancer treatment but his medical team are “very encouraged by the progress” and “remain positive” about his recovery.
It is understood the King, as patron of MacMillan Cancer Support, wants the visit to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research supported by Cancer Research UK, which is taking place at the hospital.
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
Palace spokesperson
The palace has also confirmed he will host a State Visit from the Emperor and Empress of Japan this summer.
A new photo of the King and Queen taken on April 10 – a day after their 19th wedding anniversary – has been released to mark the good news , but also to mark one year since the Coronation.
It also comes as:
- Charles’ upcoming engagements will include meeting Emporor of Japan as his schedule is packed
- Body language expert Judi James says image of Charles with Queen Camilla reveal how she’s been his strength
- Doctors are “positive” about the King’s recovery as heads back to work 11 weeks after diagnosis
- Put your questions to The Sun’s royal editor about King Charles as he releases major update
Announcing the comeback to front line duties the King and Queen are said to be “deeply grateful” for the “kindnesses and good wishes” sent front around the world “throughout the joys and challenges of the past year”.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said news of the King’s return was “brilliant news to end the week”.
PALACE STATEMENT IN FULL
“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 with 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 kindness and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the year.”
