King Charles to return to public duties while continuing cancer treatment
King Charles to return to public duties while continuing cancer treatment The Guardian
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King Charles to Resume Public Duties Amid Cancer Treatment
King Charles, who is being treated for cancer, is to return to public duties, with doctors pleased and “very encouraged” by his progress and “positive” about his continued recovery, Buckingham Palace has said.
Charles, who announced in early February he had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, will continue treatment while resuming some public-facing engagements, though he will not undertake a full summer programme.
First Engagement at Cancer Treatment Centre
His first engagement will be to visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday accompanied by Queen Camilla, though it is not a centre directly involved in his medical care. There he will meet medical specialists and patients as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.
State Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan
He will also host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
A palace spokesperson said Charles was “greatly encouraged to be resuming some public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise”.
Statement from Buckingham Palace
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “His Majesty the King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.
“To help mark this milestone, the king and queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.
“As the first anniversary of the coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year.”
The spokesperson said the king’s treatment programme would continue, “but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress so far that the king is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties”.
Emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Engagements will be adapted to minimise any risks to his continued recovery.
- Each engagement will be carefully reviewed and managed to reduce any risk to his continued recovery.
- His engagements will also be paced to prevent him overdoing it while continuing treatment.
- The “pacing” will be “carefully calibrated as his recovery continues, in close consultation with his medical team”.
The king’s summer programme would, under normal circumstances, include the Birthday Parade, D-Day commemorations, the annual Buckingham Palace garden parties, Royal Ascot, and an autumn tour overseas.
“Planning continues for ways in which Their Majesties may attend such summer and autumn engagements, though nothing can be confirmed or guaranteed at this stage,” the spokesperson said.
Charles’s cancer was diagnosed after treatment for a benign enlarged prostate, though it is not prostate cancer. Buckingham Palace has said it has no plans to share further details of his specific condition or treatment plan at this stage.
The Princess of Wales revealed on 22 March that she had also been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer and is undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
The king has been dividing his time between his Sandringham estate in Norfolk and London, where he is receiving treatment.
A new picture of the king and queen has been released to mark the anniversary of their coronation on 6 May. It was taken in the Buckingham Palace garden on 10 April, the day after the couple’s 19th wedding anniversary.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals |
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No indicators mentioned in the article. |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The article addresses or connects to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific target under SDG 3 that can be identified is Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. There is no specific target identified under SDG 17.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions an indicator that can be used to measure progress towards Target 3.4 of SDG 3. The indicator is Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease. However, no indicators are mentioned or implied for SDG 17.
The article discusses King Charles’s progress and recovery from cancer treatment, indicating progress towards reducing premature mortality from cancer (a non-communicable disease) and promoting his well-being. The mortality rate attributed to cancer can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards Target 3.4 of SDG 3.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals |
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No indicators mentioned in the article. |
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