KING Charles was seen beaming as he hugged niece Zara Tindall at the Windsor Horse Show today after asking publicists to “overload his diary”.
Excited to return to public duties, the 75-year-old monarch was all smiles on Friday at the rainy event, wearing a stylish camel overcoat and a brown suit.
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The king is “looking forward to going” and has “reloaded his schedule” as he is undergoing cancer treatment, a palace source said.
Charles was photographed hugging his niece Zara Tindall, a former Olympic rider, at his third royal engagement this week.
He also told jokes and laughed with the riders on the side of the track.
Charles joined the event just as his mother did.
The late Queen regularly appeared as a spectator at the horse show held at Windsor Castle.
Future Engagements
May 8th and 21st: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
May 21st to 25th: Chelsea Flower Show
June 6: D-Day 80th anniversary celebrations in France and the United Kingdom
15th of June: Trooping the Color anniversary parade in London
June 17th: Garter Day Parade at Windsor Castle
June 18th to 22nd: Royal Ascot
June’s end: State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan
July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland
October: Two or three week tour of Australia
Charles was last seen, with Camilla by his side, on Sunday at the Crathie Church service in Aberdeen.
It is the second time the pair have been seen together since Buckingham Palace revealed the king would return to public duties.
Her Majesty chose to make her public return by visiting a cancer hospital early last week.
He spoke to staff and patients with Camilla, 76, on St George’s Day.
As patron of MacMillan Cancer Support, Charles wanted the visit to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight ground-breaking research supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.
Everything we know about King Charles’ return to work
Q: Does today’s announcement mean that King Charles’ cancer treatment has been successful or completed?
A: The King’s treatment program is ongoing, but doctors are “sufficiently satisfied” with the progress so far and Charles can now resume a number of public duties. Other real commitments will be adapted where necessary to reduce any recovery risks.
Q: How long will King Charles receive treatment?
A: Although it’s too early to tell, King’s medical team is “very encouraged” by the progress made so far and remains “positive” about his recovery.
Q: How many engagements will King Charles undertake in the coming weeks and months.
A: They will be announced closer to the time in the usual way and will remain under medical guidance. It will not be a full summer program. Her Majesty will continue with all official State and selected public business.
Q: Is there a risk that King Charles is taking on too much responsibility with these external roles?
A: King’s schedule will be carefully crafted to meet his recovery needs and he will be in close consultation with his medical team.
Q: Will King Charles take part in the birthday parade, D-Day celebrations, garden parties, Royal Ascot or an autumn tour abroad?
A: Planning continues regarding ways in which the King and Queen will be able to attend these summer and fall engagements. All future plans remain under medical guidance.
Q: How is King Charles?
A: The Palace said: “Her Majesty is very encouraged to resume public duties and very grateful to her medical team for their continued car and expertise.
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