WATCH: King confirmed to RETURN to duties - 'Deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes'

WATCH: King confirmed to RETURN to duties - 'Deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes'
Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 26/04/2024

- 17:22

Updated: 26/04/2024

- 17:26

King Charles will return to public-facing duties in just days

King Charles will return to public-facing duties in just days as the monarch continues to receive cancer treatment.

In a new statement from Buckingham Palace, the King, 75, is confirmed to be returning to royal duties after being diagnosed with a form of cancer two months ago

Speaking on GB News Royal correspondent Cameron Walker said: "Clearly this is very positive news.

"I think it's going to be a boost for the monarchy. It's been a terrible few months really, with both the King and the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.

"But a note of caution here. The King has not been cured of cancer. He is still very much undergoing cancer treatment, according to royal sources, but the king is clearly keen to resume to public duties here."

The full statement reads: "His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.

"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 medical specialists and patients.

"This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead."

The statement continued: "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 kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year."

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