King Charles to Skip COP29 Climate Summit Amid Cancer Treatment

The monarch will miss the Baku conference following a royal tour and on the advice of government and medical professionals.

King Charles, 75, is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, which he will pause for a royal tour of Australia and Samoa.
The decision for Charles to miss COP29 was made with an 'abundance of caution' regarding his health and schedule.
Charles has been a long-time advocate for environmental issues, previously attending COP28 and delivering a significant speech.
The King's upcoming tour has been adjusted, including the removal of a planned visit to New Zealand, to accommodate his health needs.
Despite missing COP29, Charles remains committed to his environmental work and will resume treatment upon returning to the UK.