King Charles III will “pause” his cancer treatment while participating in a high-level overseas trip later this month.
The 75-year-old monarch is embarking on an 11-day tour of the Pacific region with Queen Camilla. The royal visit, which begins on October 18, will include key stops in Sydney and Canberra, Australia. Immediately following the visit, King Charles III will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
According to The Mail, during the trip, his doctors have approved a temporary pause in his cancer treatment. However, King Charles will continue treatment up until the day he departs and will resume once the state visit concludes.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom (Photo: PA)
The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February, following surgery for an enlarged prostate. Since then, he has adhered to a strict treatment regimen every week. His ability to pause treatment for the 11-day trip is seen as a positive sign of his health status.
Additionally, the King has begun eating lunch after decades of skipping the meal due to his busy schedule. Reports suggest that he followed advice from his wife, Queen Camilla, and his doctors to support his fight against cancer. A source revealed: “Reluctantly, he now has lunch—though it’s still quite light. He currently eats half an avocado to maintain energy throughout the day, which is important, especially when dealing with illness.”