Buckingham Palace has announced in a last-minute statement that King Charles III will resume his official agenda on Tuesday by attending a cancer treatment center. In addition, it has also been reported that the English monarch and Queen Camilla will host the emperors of Japan on a state visit to the United Kingdom next June.
The resumption of public duties by Charles III comes after the good response to the cancer treatment he is undergoing. Buckingham Palace has spoken of "encouraging progress" in his recovery from the tumor detected after prostate enlargement surgery.
The palace has also noted that as the first anniversary of the monarch's coronation approaches, on May 6, the kings continue to be "deeply grateful for the many good wishes and kindness they have received from around the world over the years." joys and challenges of the past year.
The monarch's prostate operation, which was performed on January 26, resulted in the detection of a cancer about which not much more information has been revealed. Especially, what type of cancer it was. It was only indicated that it was not related to prostate hypertrophy.
It was on February 5 when Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch was suffering from "an undetermined form of cancer." The next day, it was reported that the king had begun his outpatient "oncological treatment" which was described as "pioneering, specialized and less invasive" than others.
Although Charles III withdrew from public life to continue treatment, he continued to handle matters of state. Buckingham always stated that the king was "entirely positive about his treatment" and that he hoped to "return to the full performance of his public duties as soon as possible." British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak himself reported that the king's cancer was detected "in time."
In a statement, the monarch wanted to thank him shortly after the announcement of the tumor he was suffering from for the numerous messages of support and good wishes he received. "As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, those kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement," he said.
In fact, King Charles made his first reappearance at the Easter Sunday service, held at St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. During this private event, one of the most important in the ecclesiastical calendar and which usually brings together many members of royalty, he was smiling, greeting the media and those present, accompanied by Queen Camilla.
