The palace confirmed that despite undergoing cancer treatment, the 75-year-old King appears fit and well and will participate in his Birthday Parade, known as Trooping the Colour. However, he has opted not to ride on horseback from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade on June 15. Instead, he will travel in an Ascot landau carriage with the Queen, observing the Household Division troops from this vantage point. This decision suggests that the King is still undergoing treatment and has not fully recovered.
Sources close to the monarch reiterated that each of his engagements would be reviewed by his medical team, with adjustments made as necessary to support his recovery.
In contrast, Kensington Palace has confirmed that Kate Middleton, Colonel of the Irish Guards, will not partake in the Colonel's review on June 8, signaling a different health situation.
A royal source emphasized that Kate is in a unique position and that her focus should be solely on her recovery. Despite fans' hopes for her appearance on the Palace balcony on June 15, her well-being remains the priority, given her pivotal role in the future of the monarchy.
As King Charles shows progress, he has expressed determination to increase his workload. However, concerns have been raised about his activity levels, with Queen Camilla hinting at the need to balance his eagerness with his health needs, as revealed by Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips.
