The King’s cancer treatment will continue into the New Year, it has been reported.
Palace sources told Sky News that ‘his treatment has been moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year’.
They also said there ‘is a sense of optimism,’ which they claim can be seen in the King’s wishes to remain busy and carry out pubic engagements across Christmas.
It was announcedin February that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer and was beginning a course of treatment.
Very early on, the monarch personally took the decision to share his diagnosis, and his experience, in the hope it may help others.
But he has deliberately not confirmed the type of cancer he is being treated for so he doesn’t detract from the significance of other forms of the illness.
It is also unclear what type of treatment he has specifically had, but he has regularly been in London for private appointments.
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Writing at the time of his diagnosis, the Palace said: ‘During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
‘His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
‘Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.’
The last twelve months have been tough for the Royals, with both the King and the Princess of Wales being diagnosed with cancer.
Prince William has said that he had ‘the hardest year’ of his life, branding his experience ‘dreadful’.
When asked about his year, William replied: ‘Honestly, it’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life.
‘So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.
‘But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done.
‘But from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.’
Later, the King and Queen will carry out their last big public engagement before they begin their Christmas break, meeting local community volunteers, young people, emergency services, and faith representatives in Waltham Forest.
For their final visit of the year they wanted to thank and celebrate communities who responded to the violent disorder that flared up in the summer following the Southport stabbings.
The royal couple will talk to some of the Waltham Forest residents who attended a peaceful anti-racism protest in early August, demonstrating the true community spirit of the borough.
Waltham Forest has been officially recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary, meaning it values and celebrates the migrants, refugees, and people seeking sanctuary who have settled there
Earlier this week the King was also criticised for not sending out a Christmassy enough Christmas card, and one angry fan said he should have at least put a Santa hat on.
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