KING Charles was beaming this afternoon as he waved to the crowd at Epsom Ladies’ Day with Camilla by his side.
The 75-year-old monarch has been “overloading” his schedule since returning to royal duties, while doctors revealed they were pleased with his recovery.
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And he and his wife were all smiles as they took part in the glamorous races.
The Monarch waved to the crowd with Camilla at his side.
Every year, Surrey-based Epsom Downs Racecourse welcomes more than 155,000 participants during the two-day racing bonanza.
Today’s stylish attendees didn’t let the gray weather dampen their spirits.
Revelers arrived dressed to the nines, in a variety of eye-catching dresses, unmissable hats and towering high heels.
And Charles and Camilla also looked the part as they presented the trophy to the winner of The Coronation Stakes before watching their filly Treasure set off in the day’s feature race.
Ezeliya, trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Chris Hayes, won the Betfred Oaks at Epsom.
It was revealed yesterday that Charles intends to take part in Trooping the Color next month.
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The king is likely to inspect soldiers in a carriage during the annual ceremony, as he is “determined to lead from the front.”
Charles was initially expected to ride alongside Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward from Buckingham Palace to The Mall and receive the salute at Horse Guards Parade.
However, plans appear to have changed.
It is unclear whether the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing cancer treatment, will attend.
It was revealed yesterday that she would not participate in the rehearsal.
It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed Her Majesty ordered his aides to “overload” his diary as he was “raring to go” after treatment.
A source said: “It’s a sign of the King’s desire to get back to work and follow the late Queen Elizabeth II’s mantra that a monarch needs to be seen.
“The king wants to lead from the front.
“He’s made it very clear he’s raring to go.”
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The king revealed in January that he needed a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
On February 5, the king revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and had to step back from frontline duties.
It was revealed on April 26 that Charles would return to work 11 weeks after his cancer diagnosis.
Palace officials said the 75-year-old king was still undergoing cancer treatment, but his medical team is “very encouraged by the progress” and “remains positive” about his recovery.
A palace source said: “Her Majesty’s treatment program will continue, but doctors are sufficiently satisfied with the progress made so far that the King can now resume a range of public duties.
“Upcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimize any risks to Her Majesty’s continued recovery.”
King Charles’ Cancer Treatment Timeline
February 5th
Less than a month after Charles’ procedure for an enlarged prostate was revealed, the palace confirmed he had an unspecified cancer.
The statement added that Charles had already begun a “regular treatment program” and was being advised to step back from “public facing duties”.
February 21st
Charles met PM Rishi Sunak for the first time since his diagnosis for a private audience at the palace.
Earlier on the same day, he attended the monthly meeting of the Privy Council.
He was also photographed in his office reading cards and messages sent by well-wishers as he continued his treatment.
March 28
Charles made his first public comments after his diagnosis.
In a pre-recorded clip shared on the Royal Maundy Service, he said it was “a great sadness” not to be able to attend in person.
March 31
On Easter Sunday, the King and Camilla were seen attending a service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
April 26
The palace said Charles – after a “period of treatment and recovery” – will return to public duties and is preparing to welcome Japanese royalty in June.
April 30th
He visited a cancer treatment center with Camilla on his first public royal duty since her diagnosis.
May 13
During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire, Charles spoke to British military veteran Aaron Mapplebeck, who had also undergone chemotherapy.
The king told him that he had lost his sense of taste as a result of the treatment.
On the same day, Charles participated in a ceremony handing over the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to his son William.
May 30th
It is announced that Charles is expected to participate in this year’s Trooping the Color ceremony in June.
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