Brave King Charles waves to crowds at Epsom Ladies’ Day as he continues ‘supercharged’ schedule despite cancer fight
KING Charles was beaming this afternoon as he waved to crowds at Epsom Ladies' Day with Camilla at his side.
The Monarch, 75, has been 'supercharging' his diary since returning to royal duties as doctors revealed they were pleased with his recovery.
And he and his wife were all smiles as they stepped out at the glam races.
The Monarch waved to crowds with Camilla at his side.
Every year the Surrey-based Epsom Downs Racecourse welcomes over 155,000 racegoers over the two-day racing bonanza.
Stylish attendees today did not let the grey weather dampen their spirits.
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Revellers arrived dressed to the nines, with an array of eye-catching dresses, unmissable hats and towering stilettos.
And Charles and Camilla dressed the part too as they presented the trophy to the winner of The Coronation Stakes before watching their filly Treasure tail 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 yesterday revealed Charles is looking to take part in Trooping the Colour next month.
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The royal is likely to inspect the soldiers from a carriage during the annual ceremony as he is "determined to lead from the front".
Charles was initially expected to ride horseback alongside Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward from Buckingham Palace, up The Mall, and take the salute at Horse Guards Parade.
However plans seem to have changed.
It is unclear whether the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing cancer treatment, will attend.
It was yesterday revealed she would not take part in the rehearsal.
It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed His Majesty had ordered aides to “supercharge” his diary as he is “raring to go” after treatment.
An insider said: “It is a sign of the King’s desire to get back to work and follow the mantra of the late Queen Elizabeth II that a monarch needs to be seen.
“The King wants to lead from the front.
“He’s been quite clear that he is raring to go.";
The King revealed in January he needed 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 front-line duties.
It was revealed on April 26 that Charles was heading back to work 11 weeks after his cancer diagnosis.
Palace officials said the King, 75, was still undergoing cancer treatment but his medical team are "very encouraged by the progress" and "remain positive" about his recovery.
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A palace source said: "His Majesty’s treatment programme will continue, but doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that The King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties.
"Forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary to minimise any risks to His Majesty’s continued recovery."
King Charles' cancer treatment timeline
February 5
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 "schedule of regular treatments" and was under advice to step back from "public-facing duties".
February 21
Charles met PM Rishi Sunak for the first time since his diagnosis for a private audience at the palace.
Earlier the same day he'd attended the monthly meeting of the Privy Council.
He was also pictured in his office reading cards and messages sent by well-wishers as he continued his treatment.
March 28
Charles made his first public remarks post-diagnosis.
In a pre-recorded clip shared at the Royal Maundy Service, he said it was "a great sadness" that he was unable to attend in person.
March 31
On Easter Sunday, the King and Camilla were spotted attending a service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
April 26
The palace said Charles - after a "period of treatment and recuperation" - would return to public-facing duties and is gearing up to host Japanese royals in June.
April 30
He visited a cancer treatment centre with Camilla in his first public royal duty since his diagnosis.
May 13
During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire, Charles spoke with British military veteran Aaron Mapplebeck who had also undergone chemo.
The King told him he had lost the ability to taste as a result of the treatment.
On the same day, Charles took part in a ceremony handing over his title as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to son William.
May 30
It is announced Charles is expected to take part in this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony in June.
