King Charles’ major 2026 overseas travel update | Royal | News
King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, are preparing to travel to the US and the Caribbean next year after a period of limited foreign visits.
The King has made only two foreign trips this year, visiting Italy and Canada, as his schedule was restricted following his cancer diagnosis in February 2024.
His ability to travel has been affected due to the need for weekly treatment, but it is understood this will change in the new year.
The treatment program will be shortened
According to The Sun, the King’s treatment frequency is expected to be “significantly” reduced, allowing more time for official visits.
On his first trip abroad in April, he will travel to the United States, where he is expected to meet with the President. Donald Trump. The visit will coincide with the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from British rule.
Later in the year, in November, the King will fly to Antigua and Barbuda to attend the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government summit.
Health update shared in message
King Charles recently shared what he described as “good news” that his cancer treatment program will be scaled back in the New Year.
In a video message released as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign, the monarch spoke openly about her diagnosis, describing it as “very grave” and urging people to go for cancer checkups, saying “early detection quite simply saves lives.”
The 77-year-old man said “remarkable advances” in cancer treatment have allowed him to live a full and active life while receiving treatment.
Doctors are pleased with the developments
While it was understood that the King responded very well to the treatment, doctors recommended that the treatment would move to the precautionary phase.
He will continue to be monitored and examined but a royal source said the regularity of his treatment will “reduce significantly” by the beginning of next year.
In addition to educating the public about his own health, the king used this five-minute speech to encourage people to attend cancer screenings even if they seemed “scary, embarrassing or uncomfortable.”
“This December, as we gather together to reflect on the past year, I pray that as part of the resolutions we make for the year ahead, we will commit to doing our part to help catch cancer early,” he said. “Your life or the life of someone you love may depend on it.”
Palace keeping details secret
The King has been treated for cancer as an outpatient since early February 2024, and is believed to have included weekly sessions at the London Clinic.
Buckingham Palace did not disclose the type of cancer or the treatment used. A spokesman said the decision was taken for the King to “talk to those affected by all forms of the disease”.
Cancer Research UK’s website has reportedly experienced a surge in traffic after the King promoted its online screening tool for bowel, cervical and breast cancer.
The king’s spokesman said he would be “particularly pleased” if his message was “of some use”.
