Earlier this year, King Charles attended as a guest during Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK.
Next year, the roles appear set to reverse, as reports indicate that King Charles will visit the US, despite concerns over his ongoing cancer, which is reportedly incurable.
The US will mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, an event expected to draw many prominent international figures, including royals. According to The Sun, King Charles has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump and is planning a visit in April alongside Queen Camilla. The Sun describes Trump’s plans as a “lavish State visit” and a “major moment” leading up to the July 4 Independence Day celebrations.
While the news of the monarch’s upcoming trip is welcomed by many, questions remain about whether he is physically able to manage such a demanding visit, given his cancer diagnosis from early 2024.
King Charles also continues to grapple with personal royal family challenges.
He was reportedly shocked by the latest events involving his brother, Prince Andrew, who has been stripped of all royal titles and removed from the family amid accusations related to the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
In September, during a visit to a Birmingham hospital to meet canc3r patients, King Charles offered an update on his health and discussed some of the physical difficulties he has been experiencing. During the visit, he officially opened Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, meeting staff, volunteers, and patients, including 85-year-old Jacqueline Page. The two shared jokes about the challenges of aging, with Charles quipping about the limitations that come after 70.
He also spoke with 73-year-old cancer patient Matthew Shinda, who shared that he has prostate canc3r. Charles responded candidly, noting the importance of early detection and praising improvements in treatment, though acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty that patients face.
Royal expert Camilla Tominey has stated that King Charles’s canc3r may be incurable.
According to her, while he may live “with” cancer rather than “from” it due to rigorous treatment, there is no expectation of a full cure. This reality has even made plans for the monarch’s 80th birthday celebrations in 2028 tentative, reflecting concerns over his health.
Despite these challenges, King Charles remains committed to his duties and public service, continuing to fulfill his role as monarch even while facing a serious and ongoing illness.
