King Charles has been actively engaging in royal duties for the second consecutive day, following a period of reduced public appearances due to his cancer treatment. The monarch, aged 75, was seen at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday, where he held audiences with ambassadors from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. During these meetings, the ambassadors presented their Letters of Recall and Letters of Credence to King Charles.
Additionally, the palace shared a photo of King Charles participating in a video call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, highlighting the strong ties between Canada and the Commonwealth of Nations, of which the British monarch serves as the head of state.
King Charles' recent engagements come on the heels of a meeting with Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt at Buckingham Palace the day before Hunt's financial statement to the U.K. parliament. This meeting is a customary part of the monarch's constitutional duties, with the monarch traditionally meeting the chancellor ahead of budget presentations.
Despite primarily residing at the royal family's Sandringham estate since his cancer diagnosis was disclosed, King Charles has made several trips to London for treatment and official meetings. Notably, he was photographed with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in February.
As speculation surrounding King Charles' health and the recent undisclosed medical procedures of Kate Middleton persists, there are growing calls for increased transparency within the royal family. The uncertainty surrounding the monarchy has raised concerns about the constitutional implications of the monarch's health.
Reports suggest that King Charles may be planning a visit to Australia later this year, marking his first visit to the country as its head of state. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed readiness for the potential visit, citing the King's previous displays of compassion towards Australians affected by natural disasters and the reciprocal support from the Australian public.
