King Charles' cancer treatment will continue into 2025

Now, palace sources have said the treatment cycle will continue in the New Year, with the king set to return to a "full programme" of duties in 2025.

According to Sky News, a source said: "His treatment has been moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year.

"The intention is for the monarch to return to a full programme of public duties next year."

The king has attended private appointments in London.

In March, Catherine, Princess of Wales announced that she also had cancer after it was detected when she went for planned abdominal surgery, and after a course of chemotherapy, she was dec lared "cancer-free".

Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Queen Camila, 77, recently admitted it's been a "very worrying" time for the monarch and the rest of the Royal Family since he was diagnosed with the "terrifying disease" in January, but he's doing all he can and following doctors' advice.

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, the writer said: "The King is strong. He is doing what he can. He's following the advice of his doctors. Fingers crossed, touch wood.

"It's a terrifying disease, and when someone close to you gets it in whatever capacity, it's a very worrying thing."

Tom is "incredibly proud" of his mother for how "strong" she has been for her husband.

He continued: "But my mother is strong as well. She supports him in every way. I think it's wonderful to have someone you love by your side.

"I'm incredibly proud of her. She's at an age when most people think of retiring, but she never complains; she just gets on with it."

On Friday (20.12.24), The King and Queen will carry out their final public royal engagement before their Christmas break at Sandringham in Waltham Forest, where they will meet local community volunteers, young people, emergency services and faith representatives.