It is reported that planning is underway to “ramp things up” so the King can return to public duties by early summer. It comes as insiders are keen to downplay any suggestions that the King will retire from public life
King Charles is planning to ramp up his public duties in the early summer, as he is currently stepping back from the public view due to his cancer treatment, it’s been claimed.
It comes as King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer – which Buckingham Palace has not revealed – after undergoing an unrelated procedure for his prostate. His plan to slowly come back into the public eye will be welcomed as Kate, the Princess of Wales is unable to undertake her public duties soon.
This is because she has been diagnosed with cancer, following her major abdominal surgery. In a shock video which took place at Windsor, and produced by BBC Studios, Kate explained that following her operation she was told that there was cancer present. Now, she is undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” and is requesting privacy while she focuses on the months ahead.
The video, which Kate decided to do to “reassure” the public was released at 6pm on March 22, amid speculation and outlandish rumours surrounding her absence from the public eye as she recovered from her major operation. Following the announcement, King Charles commended his daughter-in-law for her bravery and courage in the face of a tough time for the family.
Meanwhile, it is reported that Harry and Meghan were not aware of Kate’s cancer diagnosis until it was announced on the news. The couple said in a short statement: “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.” A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “We do not comment on private conversations.”
According to several sources, no such “private” conversations took place. It is thought that Harry found out about Kate’s diagnosis from television, at the same time as the public.
With regards to King Charles’ return to public duties, a source told The Sunday Times that insiders are keen to “quash” any suggestions that the King would permanently withdraw from public view due to his cancer treatment. It is said that planning is underway for Charles to start to “ramp things up” from early summer. The King is “hoping” to attend an Easter Day service at Windsor next Sunday.
