EBN- King Charles declared on Friday his first overseas trip since revealing his cancer diagnosis, as he prepares to return to normalcy.
The trip includes visiting Normandy, France, on June 6.
He will travel along with Queen Camilla for the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The trip will mark the King’s first time heading abroad since revealing his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 5.
After publicly sharing his health news, King Charles stepped back from public-facing royal duties for several months as he underwent treatment but continued to work behind the scenes and hold small audiences. He was also spotted attending church on many weekends and even greeted well-wishers after attending a mass on Easter Sunday.
The sovereign officially returned to outings on April 30, when he and Queen Camilla visited a cancer hospital in London. His wife, 76, commented the following day that King Charles was “really thrilled to be out.”
In recent weeks, the King has kept a busy schedule as he continues his treatment, from a solo outing meeting staff and families of the Royal School of Military Engineering to appointing his heir Prince William to a military position.
Queen Camilla gave a quick update on her husband’s health during a garden party on May 16, telling guests the King was “getting better,” before adding, “Well, he would if he behaved himself,” according to royal reporter Roya Nikkhah.
Charles disclosed his cancer diagnosis to the public in order to emphasize the value of early detection, even though the hospital has not been directly involved in the monarch’s medical care.
