Why King Charles III Is Reportedly Putting Cancer Treatment on 'Pause'

King Charles III. Karwai Tang/WireImage

is reportedly putting his cancer treatments on hold.

Charles’ upcoming trip to Australia and Samoa — set to kick off on October 18 — will force him to put treatment on “pause,” royal expert reported to the Daily Mail on Sunday, October 6. Doctors are reportedly “happy” to briefly stop treatment for the trip, which will continue up until the trip starts.

English noted that Charles will resume cancer treatments once he’s back in the U.K. later this month.

Us Weekly has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

The Daily Mail report revealed that Charles’ schedule during his upcoming trip was created to be “mindful” of his health. According to the publication, he and will have “10 engagements a day between them” during the trip.

Related: Royals Who Were Diagnosed With CancerSeveral British royals have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer since the start of their family’s reign. Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles III received a cancer diagnosis one week after he was admitted to The London Clinic to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure […]

Charles previously explained that he’s going to Australia and Samoa only — forgoing a trip to New Zealand — because of his health.

Queen Camilla and King Charles III. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

“I’m extremely sorry I can’t come to New Zealand in late October because of doctor’s orders,” he explained when meeting the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team last month. “I hope there’ll be another excuse [to come] before [it’s] not too long.”

Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in February after undergoing a routine prostate procedure.

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,” a statement from the palace read at the time. “Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.”

Details about Charles’ health have been mainly kept under wraps. He did give a minor update in August, telling royal watchers he’s “not too bad” as treatments continue.

Related: A Guide to the Current Working RoyalsGetty Images (2) One of King Charles III’s goals upon assuming the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 96 in September 2022 was to slim down the monarchy. The mission raised eyebrows in January 2024 when both Charles and Princess Kate Middleton faced health challenges. Prince William canceled several appearances at […]

A separate Daily Mail report from Saturday, October 5 revealed that Charles changed up his diet, and now eats lunch — or more of “a snack, really,” as a source told the outlet.

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Previously, Charles called it a “luxury” that he didn’t have time in his busy schedule to eat lunch. Now, “with some reluctance” he eats throughout the day. The insider told the Daily Mail it’s “important” because of his illness.

Camilla’s son,, has also offered some insight into his stepfather’s health in recent weeks.

“[The] doctor says the treatment is going well,” he told U.K.’s Daily Express last month, while promoting his new cookbook. Bowles, 49, said her mother is “tough” through it all as well.

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