Amid his cancer treatment, King Carlos III made his first public appearance.
For this significant event, the monarch was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla.
The two visited the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital.
During the visit, the King was able to share his own experience and offer support to patients.
King Charles returns to public dutie
It was last February 5 when Buckingham Palace announced that, following prostate surgery, King Charles had been found to have an abnormality that turned out to be cancer.
Since then, King Charles III began treatment and was advised to stay away from his official engagements, although he has continued with his office work and essential meetings.
During this period, the monarch has only been seen every Sunday when he attends church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.
He has also been photographed leaving or entering Clarence House, the official London residence where he has taken up residence for treatment.
King Charles and Camilla visit Macmillan Cancer Centre
Tuesday’s visit to the Macmillan Cancer Center was an emotional and meaningful moment for King Charles III.
On April 26, Buckingham Palace reported that the monarch’s medical team was satisfied with the progress achieved so far, which would allow the King to gradually resume some of his public functions.
And so he did. Together with his wife, the King arrived at the health center, greeting the public that had gathered to show him their good wishes.
King Charles III looked happy and relaxed, although a little thinner but eager to resume his institutional functions.
Once inside the Macmillan Cancer Center, he was able to talk to doctors and learn about the innovative research and cutting-edge technologies used in the early detection and treatment of cancer.
The monarch, who showed a positive attitude, wanted to emphasize during this visit the importance of early diagnosis of this disease.
During their visit of approximately one hour, Charles and Camilla had the opportunity to hear first-hand the experiences of patients who have undergone chemotherapy and other treatments at this center.
How is King Charles doing?
While this public reappearance does not mean that the King will resume his schedule 100%, Buckingham has clarified that his work will be adapted to his treatment.
“His Majesty’s treatment program will continue, but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that The King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties. Forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimize any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.
He is expected to be present at major events such as the state visit of the emperors of Japan now in May and the ‘Trooping the Colour’ scheduled for June.