King Charles, 77, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, will be accompanied by his own doctors on his first overseas Royal tour since becoming king in May
King Charles is said to be taking two doctors and a supply of his own blood on his forthcoming tour of Australia and Samoa. The 77 year old monarch, who has been battling an undisclosed form of cancer since February, will reportedly have the medical team on standby round-the-clock during his Royal trip from October 18 to 26.
A report by The Times suggests that Charles will be “monitored closely during the visit”, with a palace insider revealing that Michael Dixon head of the Royal medical household and known for his interest in homeopathy “will not be travelling” with His Majesty. This upcoming visit to Sydney and Canberra marks Charles’ first to a Commonwealth realm since ascending the throne in May, and it’s understood he is pausing his chemotherapy treatment until after the journey.
They also noted that the measures taken to support Charles abroad are “the same as arrangements put in place for the late Queen”. These provisions will reportedly include travelling with a supply of the king’s blood to ensure a match if a transfusion was required.
It was also mentioned that besides travelling with his own doctors, the King will be supported by medical teams during the trip. In Australia, Charles’ schedule will include a rest day and there will be no evening engagements.
However, Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, 77, will arrive in the evening in Samoa and are due to attend a state dinner.
Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles had been “greatly encouraged” by his doctors’ advice in April, indicating he could resume public engagements despite ongoing treatment. Despite the positive news on his health front, his trip to New Zealand was cancelled from his forthcoming tour due to medical recommendations.
At a Buckingham Palace reception for New Zealand’s female rugby team in September, King Charles expressed his regret, saying: “I’m extremely sorry I can’t come to New Zealand in later October it’s on doctors’ orders.”
He added, optimistically: “But I hope there will be another excuse (to come) before too long.”
The prince concluded with affection: “In the meantime, give my love to New Zealand.”
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