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Charles WILL take part in Trooping the Colour amid cancer battle

30 May 2024 , 11:15
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King Charles continues to return to duties after his cancer treatment
King Charles continues to return to duties after his cancer treatment

KING Charles will take part in Trooping the Colour next month after "supercharging" his royal diary, according to reports.

The monarch, 75, will inspect the soldiers from a carriage during the annual ceremony, as he continues his recovery from cancer, it is understood.

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King Charles and Queen Camila wave during last year's Trooping the Colour ceremonyCredit: Splash
King Charles on horseback during Trooping the Colour last year
King Charles on horseback during Trooping the Colour last yearCredit: Getty
Charles and the other royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the 2023 ceremony
Charles and the other royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the 2023 ceremonyCredit: AFP
Irish Guards, a regiment of the Household Division Foot Guards, parade down The Mall
Irish Guards, a regiment of the Household Division Foot Guards, parade down The MallCredit: AFP

It comes after Charles was pictured today meeting Dr Uran Ferizi, Ambassador from the Republic of Albania, at Buckingham Palace.

The visiting official presented his credentials to the King during a private audience.

Charles has been slowly returning to frontline duties as royal doctors are pleased with his recovery.

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He is said to be "determined to lead from the front" for the big event next month.

Charles was initially expected to ride horseback alongside Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward from Buckingham Palace, up The Mall, and take the salute at Horse Guards Parade.

However, this no longer appears the case.

It is unclear whether the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing chemotherapy after a cancer diagnosis, will attend.

The celebration, which traditionally involves the royal family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after a display of pomp and military pageantry, will be held on June 15.

During the ceremony, which takes place on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, it is understood the King will carry out the review of the Guardsmen and officers from an Ascot Landau carriage with the Queen.

The change from last year's ceremony, where Charles inspected the troops on horseback, reflects earlier Buckingham Palace briefings where it was highlighted that each engagement by the King would be reviewed and adaptations made when advised by doctors.

It is hoped the sight of the King will, regardless, provide a huge boost to the nation.

Last year the King became the first monarch in 37 years to arrive on horseback for Trooping the Colour.

He officially returned to public duty at the end of April, visiting a cancer treatment centre, joined by Queen Camilla.

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A trip to France in June to stand on the Normandy beaches with world leaders, marking 80 years since D-Day, and attending five days at Royal Ascot are also on the cards — but not guaranteed.

It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed His Majesty had ordered aides to “supercharge” his diary as he is “raring to go” after treatment.

An insider said: “It is a sign of the King’s desire to get back to work and follow the mantra of the late Queen Elizabeth II that a monarch needs to be seen.

“The King wants to lead from the front.

“He’s been quite clear that he is raring to go."

Dr. Uran Ferizi, Ambassador from the Republic of Albania, presents his credentials to Charles during a private audience at Buckingham Palace
Dr. Uran Ferizi, Ambassador from the Republic of Albania, presents his credentials to Charles during a private audience at Buckingham PalaceCredit: PA

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