King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

NEW DELHI: King Charles III will resume his public duties on Tuesday by visiting a charity that provides cancer treatment. This marks the start of his well-planned return after being sidelined for three months due to his own cancer diagnosis.
The event signifies the king's initial official public appearance since February 6, when Buckingham Palace declared that he would temporarily step back from public responsibilities to concentrate on his therapy for an unspecified form of cancer.
It will be the initial of multiple public appearances that Charles will make in the upcoming weeks as he gets ready to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
It is not clear how many of the traditional royal events of the summer, such as the king's formal birthday parade and the horse racing at Royal Ascot, Charles will be able to attend while he continues his treatment. The palace said last week that doctors were "very encouraged' by the king's progress, but his schedule would be adjusted as needed to protect his recovery.
For now, Charles has another chance on Tuesday to increase awareness about the advantages of early detection and treatment of cancer and other health issues, just as he has been doing during his illness.
Charles, unlike previous royals, decided to share information about his health when he received treatment for an enlarged prostate and later when he was diagnosed with cancer. This choice helped increase awareness of these health issues.
The National Health Service in England stated that the number of individuals seeking guidance on prostate issues surged by 11 times in the weeks following Charles' announcement of undergoing treatment.