He was well enough to greet well-wishers after an Easter church service at the end of March.

Although his diary will be carefully managed to minimise any risks to his health,the palace said he might attend some annual events such as Trooping the Colour military parade next month,as well as commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings,also in June.

The palace has confirmed Charles and Camilla will host a state visit by the Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako in late June.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said the King’s return was “great news”. “We all continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery as he returns to public duty,” the spokesman told reporters.

Charles’ illness came less than 18 months after he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth. His nephew Peter Phillips has said the monarch,who is known for his desire to keep busy,had found the limitation imposed by his treatment frustrating.

Also absent has been Charles’ daughter-in-law Kate,wife of his son and heir Prince William. She’s undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests following major abdominal surgery revealed cancer had been present.

Reuters

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