King Charles to bring personal doctors and blood supply on upcoming royal tour
The King who has been battling cancer since February will be monitored by two doctors and a medical team during his upcoming Royal tour of Australia and Samoa
King Charles is said to be taking two doctors and a supply of his own blood on his forthcoming tour of Australia and Samoa.
The 77 year old monarch, who has been fighting an undisclosed type of cancer since February, will reportedly have the medical professionals available around the clock during his Royal journey from October 18 to 26.
A report by The Times suggests that Charles will be "monitored closely during the visit", with a palace insider revealing that Michael Dixon head of the Royal medical household and known for his interest in homeopathy "will not be travelling" with His Majesty.
Charles' trip to Sydney and Canberra marks his first visit to a Commonwealth realm since ascending to the throne in May, and it's believed he is postponing his chemotherapy treatment until after the journey.
The Times also noted that the measures taken to support Charles abroad are "the same as arrangements put in place for the late Queen". These will reportedly include travelling with a supply of the king's blood to ensure a match if a transfusion was required.
It also mentioned that in addition to travelling with his own doctors, the King will be supported by medical teams during the trip. In Australia, Charles' schedule will incorporate a rest day and there will be no evening engagements.
However, Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, 77, will arrive in the evening in Samoa and are scheduled to attend a state dinner.
Buckingham Palace announced in April that King Charles was "greatly encouraged" by the positive feedback from his medical team confirming he could return to public engagements amid ongoing treatment. However, despite the optimistic update on the King's well-being, his scheduled trip to New Zealand was scrapped from the Royal itinerary due to health precautions.
Speaking to New Zealand's women's rugby team at Buckingham Palace in September, Charles expressed regret, stating: "I'm extremely sorry I can't come to New Zealand in later October it's on doctors' orders. But I hope there will be another excuse (to come) before too long."
He fondly concluded, "In the meantime, give my love to New Zealand."
