The 75-year-old monarch will resume some public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
Charles will mark the milestone by visiting a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, the first of several public appearances he will make in the coming weeks, the palace said. One of his first major engagements will be to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
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Charles will continue to perform all of his state duties, including reviewing government documents and meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as he has done since his diagnosis was disclosed on Feb. 5, the palace said.
香蕉视频直播淎s 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,香蕉视频直播櫹憬妒悠抵辈 the palace said in a statement.
Charles香蕉视频直播� return will relieve pressure on other members of the royal family after the king香蕉视频直播檚 absence, coupled with that of the Princess of Wales, also due to illness, highlighted the challenges faced by a slimmed down monarchy.
Amid the king香蕉视频直播檚 commitment to cut costs and the decision of Duke and Duchess of Sussex 香蕉视频直播� more commonly known as Prince Harry and Meghan 香蕉视频直播� to walk away from royal duties, there are simply fewer family members available to carry out the endless round of ribbon cuttings, awards ceremonies and state events that make up the life of a modern royal.
Charles has been largely out of the public eye ever since he had treatment for an enlarged prostate in January. His later cancer diagnosis came as the Princess of Wales 香蕉视频直播� one of the most popular royals 香蕉视频直播� underwent abdominal surgery and later announced that she, too, had cancer. Prince William took time off to support his wife and their young family.
That left Queen Camilla, the king香蕉视频直播檚 sister Princess Anne and his younger brother, Prince Edward, to shoulder the load.
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The return of the king will be a chance for him to reinvigorate his reign, which began in September 2022 amid expectations that he would modernize the monarchy, while reaching out to young people and minority groups to cement the royal family香蕉视频直播檚 role in the 21st century.
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The king香蕉视频直播檚 return is significant because it will help quell speculation about his well-being, royal historian George Gross said, citing an adage attributed to Queen Elizabeth II that the monarch needs to be seen to be believed.
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Charles香蕉视频直播� engagements over the coming months will be adapted as needed to minimize any risks to his recovery, the palace said. He won香蕉视频直播檛 have a full summer program, and his attendance will be determined closer to the time of each event and with the advice of his doctors.
The summer months are normally a busy period for the royals with major events such as the monarch香蕉视频直播檚 birthday parade, known as Trooping the Colour, and the horse races at Royal Ascot.
Critically for the king香蕉视频直播檚 safety, most of these showpiece spectacles take place outdoors, lessening the risk of infection for a cancer patient whose immune system may be weakened.
Charles香蕉视频直播� return will be warmly greeted by the public, partly because he chose to publicize his initial prostate issue and then his cancer diagnosis, spurring many people to consult with their doctors, Gross said.
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Danica Kirka, The Associated Press
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