The monarch will embark on regular trips overseas from next year
King Charles has said he will “embrace” foreign travel as he continues his treatment for his cancer.
The monarch is set to fly abroad during spring and autumn next year, which are typically regarded as the periods for foreign trips by royals.
Travelling will be dependent on doctors approving, but Charles is expected to be taking on a regular schedule beginning from next year.
The move was made in the wake of Charles and Camilla’s recent tour of the Pacific, including Australia and Samoa, though New Zealand was skipped so as not to put too much strain on the King.
A senior official from Buckingham Palace described the trip as a “perfect tonic” for Charles, who now said he was “determined” to carry out his duties.
“We’re now working on a pretty normal looking full overseas tour programme for next year, which is a high for us to end on, to know that we can be thinking in those terms,” they added.
No new update on the King’s health has been given officially, but the news of more foreign travel suggests the illness is being managed successfully.
According to the official, Charles “genuinely loved” the tour around the two nations, and “genuinely thrived” whilst on the programme which ends today (Saturday, October 26th).
“I think it’s great testament to the King’s devotion to service and duty that he was prepared to come this far and he was incredibly happy and very, very determined to do so,” the official said.
The King has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February, after initially pushing back all public-facing engagements.
