LONDON (NEWSnet/AP) — King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in lieu of the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer.
Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June 6, Buckingham Palace said Friday. William, the Prince of Wales, will represent for king at the international ceremony at Omaha Beach near Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, joining heads of state and veterans from around the world in marking the anniversary.
William will also attend the Canadian event at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Princess of Wales, who is also being treated for cancer, is not expected to attend.
Charles has slowly returned to public duties after taking about three months off after his cancer diagnosis.
While doctors are “very encouraged” by the king’s progress, he continues to undergo treatment and his schedule will be adjusted as needed, the palace has said.
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