Earlier this year, King Charles attended as a guest during Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK.

Looking towards next year, it seems the tables may turn, as King Charles is reportedly preparing to visit the United States. This comes in spite of the concerning news about his ongoing cancer, which is believed to be incurable.

In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This momentous occasion is expected to attract numerous significant international figures, including members of royal families. According to reports from The Sun, King Charles has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to visit in April, with Queen Camilla joining him. The Sun has described these plans as a “lavish State visit” and a significant event leading up to the July 4 Independence Day festivities.

While the news of King Charles’s impending visit is met with excitement, there are lingering questions about whether his health will allow him to manage the demands of such an eventful trip, particularly given his cancer diagnosis from earlier in 2024.

King Charles also contends with challenges within his own royal family.

He has been reportedly taken aback by the recent developments concerning his brother, Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew has had to relinquish all royal titles and has been distanced from the family amid accusations tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In September, during a visit to a hospital in Birmingham, King Charles took time to engage with cancer patients and provided an update on his health. During his time there, he officially opened the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and interacted with its staff, volunteers, and patients. Among those he met was Jacqueline Page, an 85-year-old patient, with whom he shared light-hearted moments about the realities of aging, mentioning the challenges that come after turning 70.

He also conversed with Matthew Shinda, a 73-year-old battling prostate cancer. King Charles expressed the vital role of early detection in cancer treatment and commended the advancements in medical care, while also acknowledging the persistent uncertainties faced by those diagnosed.

Royal commentator Camilla Tominey has commented on King Charles’s cancer.

She has noted that although the King might continue to live “with” rather than “from” cancer due to intensive treatments, a full cure is not anticipated. This has even left the plans for his 80th birthday celebrations in 2028 somewhat indefinite, as his health remains a prominent concern.

In spite of these formidable challenges, King Charles remains dedicated to his obligations and public service, steadfastly executing his role as monarch even while grappling with a significant and ongoing health matter.