Overview

• King Charles III was diagnosed with an incurable cancer in February 2024 and continues regular treatments while upholding key royal engagements.
• On June 14 he will observe Trooping the Colour from the Scottish State Coach instead of riding horseback on medical advice.
• Sources report the monarch has maintained a busy schedule this year, including a state visit to Canada and high-profile ceremonies in London and Italy.
• Prince William and Kate Middleton have quietly increased their public roles as preparations accelerate for a potential early handover of responsibilities.
• The king has sought solace in his country retreat through watercolor painting and gardening as family tensions rose after Prince Harry’s remark on his life expectancy.