It has been revealed that King Charles has been receiving cancer treatment, and on September 29th,

Buckingham Palace published a significant life update about his health.

The update came as the King gave a heartfelt speech to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament.

The official social media accounts of the royal family shared photos of King Charles warmly greeting members of the Scottish Parliament. In the photos, the monarch appeared to be in high spirits, with his happiness signaling positive progress in his cancer recovery. Buckingham Palace’s statement highlighted the king and queen’s meeting with “Community Heroes”—individuals making a significant impact in their local communities, as well as young people from across the country.

The first minister of Scotland, John Swinny, and other party leaders were present to welcome Their Majesties. Back in February 2024, Buckingham Palace had revealed King Charles’s diagnosis of an unidentified form of cancer, which shocked many around the world. Since then, fans and well-wishers have been concerned about the monarch’s health. However, his recent public appearance shows that he remains in good health and is committed to his recovery.

Another aspect of King Charles’s life gaining attention is his reported desire to spend more time with his youngest grandchildren, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, who live in Montecito, California, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Despite the geographic distance, King Charles is said to want a more active role in their lives beyond video calls. According to reports, he has spoken to Princess Lilibet, aged 2, and Prince Archie, aged 5, only a handful of times.

The King reportedly sent a thoughtful card and gift to Lilibet for her second birthday in June, showing his intention to stay connected. Charles has been feeling reflective following his cancer diagnosis and, according to some, Queen Camilla may have played a role in encouraging him to make more efforts to bond with his younger grandchildren. Though their physical distance from the UK has limited their interactions, Charles is eager to strengthen his relationship with them. Princess Lilibet, born in Santa Barbara, has only visited the UK once, during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. According to reports, King Charles was deeply moved when he met his youngest grandchild during that visit.