London, UK

Britain's King Charles will resume certain public duties starting next week since the first time after his cancer diagnosis as the doctors said that they were "very encouraged" by the good progress the treatment was making.

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His first engagement following the announcement would be to a cancer treatment centre with Queen Camilla on Tuesday (Apr 30). The couple is also set to host Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan for a state visit in the month of June.

"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," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.

"His Majesty is greatly encouraged to be resuming some public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise."

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The spokesperson said that the monarch's doctors were "very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the king’s continued recovery".

However, there were no details shared about the duration of his cancer treatment and for how long it is going to last.

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Buckingham Palace had earlier in February, revealed that Charles was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and he was asked to step away from public duties. 

His wife Queen Camilla, had taken over the royal duties post Charles' cancer diagnosis.

Charles's last public appearance came in March when he greeted people after an Easter church service in Windsor.

This also coincides with the King's daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, who recently had undergone preventative chemotherapy.

Also read: Britain's King Charles hails Commonwealth, misses annual celebrations

Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton's mysterious absence from public appearances since her abdominal surgery in January had triggered a lot of questions.

On March 22, Kate herself came out, revealing that she was diagnosed with cancer. 

In a video message, she said that her diagnosis came as a huge shock and that she and Prince William were "doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.''

"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she said.

"The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment," she added.

(With inputs from agencies)