King Charles, 75, continues to fulfill his royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment. Recently, he met with Baroness Scotland of Asthal, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, at Buckingham Palace. The King was seen in good spirits, engaging in a private meeting and holding various audiences, including with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Baroness Scotland leads the Commonwealth Secretariat, an intergovernmental agency of 56 countries connected by the crown. King Charles, who is also the monarch of 14 nations, refrained from attending the recent Commonwealth Day Service due to his health condition but addressed the congregation through a pre-recorded video.
Queen Camilla has been supporting the King during his treatment, attending events in his absence. The royal family continues to carry out their duties, with Queen Camilla attending the Commonwealth Day reception and King Charles holding meetings at Buckingham Palace.
While the King focuses on his health, Queen Camilla and other family members, including Princess Anne and Princess Eugenie, have been seen at public events like the Cheltenham Festival.
Despite the King's health concerns, a source close to the royal household mentioned that he is managing well with his treatment. However, there is growing worry about his health status, as the specific diagnosis has not been disclosed.
Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith highlighted the importance of transparency for the monarchy, emphasizing the need for the public to be informed about the King's condition. The recent apology from the Princess of Wales regarding a controversial photo added to the ongoing challenges faced by the royal family.
