In 2024, the Royal family has faced numerous challenges, overshadowing the ongoing drama involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The news of both King Charles and Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer has added to the turmoil.
However, there is a glimmer of hope as Princess Catherine shared that she has successfully completed her chemotherapy treatment. Meanwhile, King Charles has decided to postpone his own treatment, but this decision is solely his own.
Unlike Kate’s cancer battle, which has generated intense speculation and required video announcements from the Princess of Wales to confirm the start and end of her treatment,
King Charles has managed to keep his own illness out of the spotlight. Despite being crowned in May 2023, the ruling monarch has maintained his public appearances during his treatment.
However, as he embarks on his most significant outing since ascending the throne, Charles has chosen to pause his treatment temporarily.
King Charles to press pause on his cancer treatment as he cements his reign on the global stage
According to the Daily Mail, it has been reported that the Palace has confirmed that King Charles will temporarily pause his cancer treatment later this month due to his Royal duties requiring him to travel abroad for an extended period.
This decision has been made in consultation with his doctors, and once he returns to the UK, the king is expected to resume his weekly treatment without delay.
According to reports, it is understood that His Majesty will continue his cancer treatment until he flies. However, his doctors have given their approval to briefly pause the treatment while he is away. The King will resume his treatment cycle as soon as he returns to the U.K.
In October, King Charles and Queen Camilla will embark on their first-ever tour of Commonwealth countries since their coronation last spring. This decision was made due to the couple’s upcoming visit to Australia and Samoa.
It will also mark King Charles’ first significant international voyage since being diagnosed in February. The tour will take place from Friday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 26.
Charles has been eagerly awaiting this trip, which is the highlight of his social calendar for the year. As the ruling monarch, he is determined to establish his position by making his first visit to the Commonwealth countries.
Queen Elizabeth, his mother, had made numerous successful visits during her reign and was loved by the people. Although the tour will only last for a little over a week, it is unlikely to significantly impact his cancer therapy. His doctors have assured that he will only miss one round of treatment.
In what seems to be a curious coincidence, Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” will be released in paperback during the same week as Charles’ Australasia trip.
The book is set to be released on October 22 in the U.S. and October 24 in the U.K. Interestingly, despite the opportunity to include new scathing material, the Duke of Sussex has chosen to forgo it, perhaps as a sign of respect for his father during his ongoing health issues.