King Charles III is feeling well as he continues treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
“I’m not too bad,” Charles, 75, said during an appearance in Southport, England, on Tuesday, August 20, according to Express.
Charles visited Southport to meet young survivors and emergency responders from a recent stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed youth dance class. Earlier this month, he also met with bereaved families at Clarence House.
Following the attack, Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, released a statement expressing their shock and condolences.
“My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today,” the statement read.
“We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers, and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.”
Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer in February and began private treatment. He resumed his public duties in April, including a visit to a cancer treatment facility with Camilla, 76.
“His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery,” Buckingham Palace stated in April.
“Forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimize any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery.”
The Palace added, “The pacing of the King’s program will be carefully calibrated as his recovery continues, in close consultation with his medical team.”
Charles and Camilla have provided brief updates on his health during their public outings.
“[He] won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told,” Camilla joked in June.
Charles is not the only senior working royal dealing with serious health issues. His daughter-in-law, Princess Kate Middleton, is also battling an undisclosed type of cancer and is undergoing a preventive course of chemotherapy.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate, 42, said in a June statement.
“On those bad days, you feel weak, tired, and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”
Kate has paused all public engagements, except for brief appearances at Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon this summer, to recover.
“I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much-needed time to heal,” she added in her June statement.
“Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
