What's happened
King Charles is set to visit Australia later this year while undergoing cancer treatment. Queen to represent him at the Royal Maundy Service in Worcester Cathedral.
Why it matters
King Charles' planned visit to Australia and the Queen representing him at the Royal Maundy Service are significant events amidst his cancer treatment. The royal engagements demonstrate the family's commitment to their duties and the public.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on King Charles' planned visit to Australia and the Queen's representation at the Royal Maundy Service. Sky News provides details on the Queen stepping in for King Charles at the service.
How we got here
King Charles' visit to Australia comes after his cancer diagnosis, with the Queen stepping in for him at public events. The Royal Maundy Service is a traditional ceremony where the monarch distributes coins to community members.
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Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
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Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, GCVO, CSM, PC is a member of the British royal family. She is the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne.