Following are some of the major events to have occurred on June 18: 1583 – The first Leiden University, the oldest in the Netherlands, is founded.1671 – King Charles II and the French ambassador sign a treaty by which England acquires the islands of Tobago and Grenada.1778 – American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Monmouth: … Read more
Fred Ayton, a Royal Navy veteran, was an 18-year-old able seaman torpedoman on HMS Sweetbriar during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. He was told he was “making history” by taking part in the biggest ever seabourne invasion.
David Beckham has been appointed as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation after meeting with King Charles III at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire. During their visit, Beckham and the King exchanged “beekeeping tips”. Beckham expressed his excitement about promoting the foundation’s education programs and helping young people gain more access to nature. The foundation, previously known as the Prince’s Foundation, focuses on education, community revitalization, and sustainability initiatives. King Charles III, who founded the foundation, recently returned to public duties after receiving cancer treatment earlier in the year.
King Charles of Britain unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation last May. The portrait, painted by artist Jonathan Yeo, shows Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards military unit with a butterfly above his shoulder.
King Charles visited a military training college and joked about being “allowed out of his cage”. This was his second engagement since returning to public duties after his cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry’s visit to Britain coincided with his father’s engagements, preventing a reunion between the two.
King Charles and other senior British royals are relinquishing patronages of almost 200 charities and organisations after a review of their associations with more than 1,000 groups. The review was launched following the death of Queen Elizabeth to examine all the charities and bodies she, Charles, and Queen Camilla were connected to. Elizabeth was patron of 492 organisations, while Charles was affiliated with 441 and Camilla 100. Over 830 organizations have been retained by the king and queen or passed to other members of the royal family. Organizations can apply to have a royal patron who can provide publicity for their work. The Royal British Legion, the Dogs Trust, the Jockey Club, and the Wildlife Trusts are among those that will retain their royal connection. His Majesty has been praised for his leadership in sustainability and nature conservation. Conclusions of the review will be shared among relevant organizations this week, marking the first anniversary of Charles and Camilla’s coronation.
King Charles is set to visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday as he returns to public duties following his own cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace announced that the 75-year-old king’s doctors were pleased with his response to treatment, allowing him to resume engagements. He will also host a state visit by the Japanese Emperor in late June. Charles had health issues beginning in January and has been undergoing treatment since then. His diary will be managed carefully to minimize health risks, but he may attend some events in June.
Prince Harry will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Invictus Games at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 8th. The event he founded in 2017 is a multi-sport competition for military personnel wounded in action. Harry, who served as a military helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, will make a rare visit back to Britain for the occasion. The service will include readings by Harry and British actor Damian Lewis, with wounded veterans and members of the Invictus community in attendance. The event will mark a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport. Harry has only returned to Britain a few times since leaving the royal family in 2020, attending major events such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth and his father’s coronation. Charles, Harry’s father, will return to public duties after making good progress following cancer treatment and recuperation.
– Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week after being diagnosed with cancer
– The 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer detected after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate
– His treatment program will continue, but doctors are pleased with his progress so far
– Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment center in London next Tuesday
– His daughter-in-law Kate is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests revealed cancer had been present
– Charles’s plans will be crafted in consultation with his medical team to minimize risks to recovery
– Charles’s health scare came less than 18 months into his reign and less than a year since his coronation
An imminent update on King Charles’ health is expected soon, with Buckingham Palace preparing for all eventualities, including funeral arrangements. The update could confirm the King’s recovery or detail plans for his return to official duties this summer. The King’s health is crucial for fulfilling his scheduled commitments during the packed royal calendar for the summer.