King Charles to return to public duties after 'positive' cancer treatment

King Charles will be returning to public duties after a positive prognosis following his recent cancer treatment.

Since being diagnosed in February, the King has been receiving outpatient care. Sources have reported that although this is encouraging news, he still has cancer and will continue receiving treatment for the undisclosed illness.

On Tuesday, King Charles and Camilla will visit a cancer treatment centre to meet medical specialists and patients. This event aims to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and highlight innovative research supported by Cancer Research UK being carried out at the hospital.

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Due to ongoing cancer treatment, the King's summer schedule will not be as extensive as usual. Engagements will be confirmed closer to the dates and subject to doctors' advice, with adaptations made where necessary to minimise risk to his recovery.

It is believed that the warmer weather will allow events to be held outdoors, reducing the risk posed by other people, which many cancer patients face.

In January, the King spent three nights in hospital for a procedure on an enlarged prostate, during which his cancer not prostate cancer was discovered. He postponed all public engagements following the announcement of his diagnosis on February 6th, but continued with his duties as head of state behind palace walls, conducting audiences and Privy Council meetings.

The Prince of Wales is set to engage with the community in the North East on Tuesday, where he will visit a Seaham-based Earthshot Prize finalist company that produces eco-friendly building materials. Additionally, he will inaugurate James's Place in Newcastle, a centre providing complimentary, potentially life-saving support to men in suicidal crisis.

In a heartwarming nod to their 13th wedding anniversary, Kensington Palace unveiled an unseen portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales on Monday.

The Duchess, currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, which has not been publicly specified, entered into matrimony with the future monarch William back in 2011.

Captured by photographer Millie Pilkington who also snapped the latest image of the King and Queen Consort upon Charles's resumption of Royal duties the photograph features William and Kate on their nuptial day.

This poignant black and white photo was shared across the social media platforms of the Waleses on Monday, accompanied by the caption "13 years ago today! ".