King Charles returns to London, together with Camilla, to resume cancer treatment

King Charles III he came home. Carlo and the Queen Camilla they returned to their London residence, Clarence House, to continue Charles' cancer treatment and attend some state meetings.

Charles, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on February 5. The palace did not say what type of cancer the monarch has, but said the disease was discovered while Charles was receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.

After receiving the opinion of your medical team, Carlo has postponed all his public commitments for the time being. He and Camilla, 76, spent the weekend at their home in Sandringham, Norfolk, where they greeted their subjects as they went to St Mary Magdalene Church on Sunday.

Over the weekend, the king made his first public statement acknowledging his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. In the statement, released online by Buckingham Palace, he thanked the public for their well wishes. «I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the numerous messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days», he wrote, «As anyone who has been affected by cancer knows, these kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”.

“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my diagnosis has helped to promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all organizations supporting cancer patients and their families in the UK and around the world. The admiration I have always had for their tireless care and dedication is even greater thanks to my personal experience.”

Charles isn't the only member of the royal family who has been removed from the public engagement list in recent times: Charles' daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, underwent abdominal surgery in January, the recovery of which will keep her away from public commitments until the Easter holidays. Her husband, Prince Williamhas returned to work following serious health news from his father and wife, although reportedly not full time, allowing him to dedicate more time to his three children.

Reportedly, Carlo is “frustrated” by the impact of the diagnosis on his ability to work, but is optimistic about treatment. Camilla, meanwhile, has represented the family in public. Last week, when inclement weather grounded her helicopter, he chose to drive more than six hours rather than cancel his planned public engagement. According to an anonymous source who spoke to Telegraph British, «did not want to disappoint the king, after having assured him that he would continue with his program of official commitments».

Source: Vanity Fair

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