Thursday October 17, 2024, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles began their journey to Oceania. A long journey that involves approximately 33 hours of flight time from London. As a result, the British monarch had to suspend his cancer treatment for a few days. In order to be able to make this essential trip for the King of England.
Indeed, Charles III had put this trip on hold since he took office on the British throne. However, it was not appropriate for him to postpone this trip any further. Given the political demands that arose after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. To accompany the sovereign of the United Kingdom to Oceania, a high-level medical team took off alongside him.
Charles III will stop following his cancer treatment for 11 days
photo credit: © Goff / Bestimage King Charles III of England and Camilla Parker Bowles, Queen Consort of England, share a laugh at the Braemar Gathering 2024, September 7, 2024.
As a reminder, the medical team which ensures the good state of health of King Charles III has given the green light for this trip. They thus authorized Prince William’s father to temporarily suspend his cancer treatment. In total, the husband of Camille Parker Bowles will no longer take his medication for no less than 11 days, according to information revealed by the Daily Mail.
However, the agenda of King Charles III during these 11 days was adapted accordingly. Thus, the King of England’s trip to Oceania was shortened. In addition, a doctor was present on board his plane with blood bags to deal with possible problems. During his journey to the other side of the globe. The British sovereign will also have to take at least one day of rest.
The King of England will return to the United Kingdom on Friday October 26, 2024
After leaving the United Kingdom on Thursday October 17, 2024. King Charles III arrived in Australia the following day. An official reception was organized on site in his honor. Subsequently, the program which awaits Prince Harry’s father in Oceania will not begin before Sunday October 20, 2024. He will remain in Australia until Wednesday October 23, 2024, before going to the Samoa Islands.
There, he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. For the moment, Charles III’s return to the United Kingdom is scheduled for Friday October 26, 2024. Initially on his agenda, a visit to New Zealand was ultimately canceled. In order to preserve the health of the King of England.
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