King Charles III will fulfil another royal duty as he continues to receive treatment for cancer.
The King, alongside Queen Consort Camilla, will visit Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, next month just days after the monarch swears in the UK's new Prime Minister. The couple have planned a visit to the islands on July 15, according to Deputy Bailiff of Jersey Robert MacRae, who informed the States Assembly of the upcoming tour.
The landmark visit is extraordinary for multiple reasons, being the first time since 2005 that a British monarch has visited Jersey, with Queen Elizabeth II having toured the area in nearly 19 years ago. It is also another key duty the monarch is carrying out while receiving treatment for his undisclosed cancer.
King Charles III resumed public-facing duties following an announcement in AprilThe event won't be the King's first trip outside the UK since he started receiving treatment, however, after Charles jetted off to France last week to play a key role in international D-Day commemorations. Mr MacRae also said the King and Queen planned to visit the States Assembly and Royal Court during their trip. They will leave for Guernsey on 16 July.
The Bailiff of Jersey's office said the visit would be primarily focused in St Helier, the island's capital, with further details of the day's events to be shared at a later date. Jerry Kyd, the Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, told BBC News he was "absolutely delighted" about the King and Queen's visit, saying he was "extremely proud" of his island.
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He said: "Their visit is a reflection of the ancient and very personal relationship which has existed between Jersey, as one of the Crown’s oldest possessions, and the Monarch, which stretches back eight centuries. As His Majesty’s personal representative on this wonderful island, I am extremely proud of the island, and the enduring affection and loyalty of its people to the Crown."
King Charles announced that he would return to public duties in April, not long after starting his cancer treatment. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Charles was "greatly encouraged" to be resuming his duties, and that he was "very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise".
They said: "His Majesty the King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. To help mark this milestone, the king and queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.
"This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead. As the first anniversary of the coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year."
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