Monarch honours medical team and signals optimism about treatment ahead of 2025.
King Charles has provided an important update on his cancer treatment, addressing public curiosity as speculation about his potential abdication continues to grow.
In a gesture of gratitude, the King honoured two key members of his medical team in the New Year Honours list. Dr. Douglas Glass, the King’s GP, and Professor Richard Leach, his physician, were recognised for their dedicated service to the monarch and the Royal Family.
The Palace first announced King Charles’s cancer diagnosis in February 2024, but details about the type and progression of the illness have been kept private. Despite the secrecy, a Palace insider confirmed that the King’s treatment is moving in a "positive direction," with procedures set to continue into 2025.
Ending the year on a high note, King Charles and Queen Camilla completed a successful tour of Australia and Samoa. A Palace official indicated that planning for a full overseas tour program in 2025 is already underway, contingent on the King’s health and doctor approval.
The rare health update comes as the Palace reportedly prepares Prince William and Princess Catherine for an eventual transition to the throne. While abdication rumours persist, Charles’s optimism about his recovery signals his intent to remain active in his royal duties for the foreseeable future.
