Why King Charles Health Update Was Made At Exactly 6pm

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Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will resume royal duties following his successful recovery from cancer treatment. The news was strategically released at 6 pm, coinciding with the BBC News at Six broadcast.

Historically, royal announcements have often been timed to align with news broadcasts or newspaper publication schedules. In this case, media outlets received the news under a 6 pm embargo, allowing them time to prepare coverage.
King Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February after undergoing prostate surgery. Today’s announcement signals his return to work, beginning with a visit to a cancer treatment center with Queen Camilla.

A palace statement reads, “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.”

“To mark this milestone, the King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment center next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients. This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.”

Additionally, the King and Queen will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a state visit in June.

The statement concludes, “As the first anniversary of the Coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year.”

This announcement follows Prince William’s first public appearance after his wife, Princess Kate, was diagnosed with cancer last month.