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What does King Charles do and how will his duties change? What does King Charles do and how has cancer changed his duties?
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The King is being treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced. The King has temporarily stepped back from his public duties while he is treated for cancer.
It has not said what type of cancer the 75-year-old has, but confirmed that it was not prostate cancer. The King was recently treated for prostate enlargement. Buckingham Palace has not said what type of cancer the 75-year-old has, but confirmed that it was not prostate cancer.
How will the King's duties change? The King was recently treated for prostate enlargement.
How are the King's duties changing?
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Regrettably, a number of the King's forthcoming public engagements will have to be rearranged or postponed.In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Regrettably, a number of the King's forthcoming public engagements will have to be rearranged or postponed.
"His Majesty would like to apologise to all those who may be disappointed or inconvenienced as a consequence.""His Majesty would like to apologise to all those who may be disappointed or inconvenienced as a consequence."
It added that he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".It added that he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".
The King will continue with paperwork and private meetings as head of state.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the BBC that he's in "regular contact" with the King.
Their regular meetings will continue throughout the King's treatment although they may not all take place face-to-face.
What do we know about the King's cancer diagnosis?What do we know about the King's cancer diagnosis?
Rishi Sunak is the second prime minister of King Charles's reign The King will continue with paperwork and private meetings as head of state.
Which Royals can step in for the King? His regular weekly meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will continue throughout the King's treatment, although they may not always be face-to-face.
While the King is recovering, the Queen will continue attending public engagements, Buckingham Palace said. This video can not be played
If it became the case that the King was not able to carry out official duties for a temporary period, two or more members of the Royal Family would be appointed as Counsellors of State, to act in his place. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Watch: King Charles meets PM after cancer diagnosis
Watch: King Charles meets PM after cancer diagnosis
Which Royals will step in for the King?
While the King is recovering, the Queen is continuing to attend public engagements.
If it became the case that the King was not able to carry out his official duties for a temporary period, two or more members of the Royal Family would be appointed as Counsellors of State, to act in his place.
They could include the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh.They could include the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince William can show his own version of royaltyPrince William can show his own version of royalty
Will King's diagnosis bring Harry and William closer? King's cancer may bring family closer, says Harry
What does the King do?What does the King do?
The King is the UK head of state, but his powers are largely symbolic and ceremonial. He remains politically neutral.The King is the UK head of state, but his powers are largely symbolic and ceremonial. He remains politically neutral.
He receives daily dispatches from the government in a red leather box, including briefings ahead of important meetings, or documents needing his signature.He receives daily dispatches from the government in a red leather box, including briefings ahead of important meetings, or documents needing his signature.
The prime minister normally meets the King on a Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.The prime minister normally meets the King on a Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.
These meetings are completely private, and no official records are kept of what is said.These meetings are completely private, and no official records are kept of what is said.
King Charles delivered his first King's Speech as part of the state opening of Parliament in November 2023King Charles delivered his first King's Speech as part of the state opening of Parliament in November 2023
The King also has a number of official parliamentary roles:The King also has a number of official parliamentary roles:
Appointing a government - the leader of the party that wins a general election is usually called to Buckingham Palace, where they are invited to form a government. The King also formally dissolves Parliament before a general electionAppointing a government - the leader of the party that wins a general election is usually called to Buckingham Palace, where they are invited to form a government. The King also formally dissolves Parliament before a general election
State Opening and the King's Speech - the King sets out the government's plans in a speech delivered from the throne in the House of LordsState Opening and the King's Speech - the King sets out the government's plans in a speech delivered from the throne in the House of Lords
Royal Assent - when a piece of legislation is passed through Parliament, it must be formally approved by the King in order to become law. The last time Royal Assent was refused was in 1708Royal Assent - when a piece of legislation is passed through Parliament, it must be formally approved by the King in order to become law. The last time Royal Assent was refused was in 1708
The monarch also leads the annual Remembrance event in November at the Cenotaph in London.The monarch also leads the annual Remembrance event in November at the Cenotaph in London.
The King hosts visiting heads of state, and regularly meets foreign ambassadors and high commissioners.The King hosts visiting heads of state, and regularly meets foreign ambassadors and high commissioners.
In the first year of his reign, Charles visited a number of countries, including Germany, France and Kenya.In the first year of his reign, Charles visited a number of countries, including Germany, France and Kenya.
The portrait of the King that will hang in public buildings such as courts and government offices has been unveiledThe portrait of the King that will hang in public buildings such as courts and government offices has been unveiled
Charles is also head of the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent countries spanning 2.5 billion people.Charles is also head of the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent countries spanning 2.5 billion people.
He is head of state for 14 of these, known as the Commonwealth realms, as well as the Crown dependencies - the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.He is head of state for 14 of these, known as the Commonwealth realms, as well as the Crown dependencies - the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The Queen undertakes her own public engagements on behalf of the 90 charities she supports.The Queen undertakes her own public engagements on behalf of the 90 charities she supports.
King Charles banknotes into circulation in June
King Charles makes first special stamp appearance
Who else is in the Royal Family?Who else is in the Royal Family?
After the Coronation, members of the Royal Family watched a flypast from the Palace balconyAfter the Coronation, members of the Royal Family watched a flypast from the Palace balcony
Prince William is the elder son of King Charles and his first wife, the late Princess Diana. After the death of the Queen, he became the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall while retaining his previous Duke of Cambridge title. He is married to Catherine, Princess of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. They have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince LouisPrince William is the elder son of King Charles and his first wife, the late Princess Diana. After the death of the Queen, he became the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall while retaining his previous Duke of Cambridge title. He is married to Catherine, Princess of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. They have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) was the Queen's second child and only daughter. She is married to Vice Adm Timothy Laurence and has two children with her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips: Peter Phillips and Zara TindallThe Princess Royal (Princess Anne) was the Queen's second child and only daughter. She is married to Vice Adm Timothy Laurence and has two children with her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips: Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall
The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward) was the Queen's youngest child. He is married to the Duchess of Edinburgh (Sophie Rhys-Jones). They have two children: Lady Louise and James, Earl of WessexThe Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward) was the Queen's youngest child. He is married to the Duchess of Edinburgh (Sophie Rhys-Jones). They have two children: Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex
The Duke of York (Prince Andrew) was the Queen's second son. He has two daughters with his former wife, the Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson): Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Prince Andrew stepped down as a "working royal" in 2019 after a controversial BBC Newsnight interview about allegations that he had sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre. In February 2022, he paid an undisclosed sum to settle the civil sexual assault case which Ms Guiffre brought against him in the USThe Duke of York (Prince Andrew) was the Queen's second son. He has two daughters with his former wife, the Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson): Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Prince Andrew stepped down as a "working royal" in 2019 after a controversial BBC Newsnight interview about allegations that he had sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre. In February 2022, he paid an undisclosed sum to settle the civil sexual assault case which Ms Guiffre brought against him in the US
The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) is William's younger brother. He is married to the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle). They have two children: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. In 2020, they announced they were stepping back as senior royals and moved to CaliforniaThe Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) is William's younger brother. He is married to the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle). They have two children: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. In 2020, they announced they were stepping back as senior royals and moved to California
How does succession work and who is King Charles's heir?How does succession work and who is King Charles's heir?
The order of succession sets out which member of the Royal Family takes over as monarch when the existing one dies or abdicates. First in line - the heir to the throne - is the monarch's eldest child.The order of succession sets out which member of the Royal Family takes over as monarch when the existing one dies or abdicates. First in line - the heir to the throne - is the monarch's eldest child.
Sons no longer take precedence over their older sisters.Sons no longer take precedence over their older sisters.
King Charles's heir is his elder son, the Prince of Wales.King Charles's heir is his elder son, the Prince of Wales.
William's eldest child Prince George is second-in-line to the throne, and his daughter Princess Charlotte is third. Her younger brother Prince Louis is fourth and Prince Harry is fifth.William's eldest child Prince George is second-in-line to the throne, and his daughter Princess Charlotte is third. Her younger brother Prince Louis is fourth and Prince Harry is fifth.
Royal Family tree and line of successionRoyal Family tree and line of succession
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Where does the Royal Family get its money?Where does the Royal Family get its money?
The Royal Family receives an annual payment from the taxpayer, known as the Sovereign Grant, which is used to pay for official expenses, such as the upkeep of properties and staff costs.The Royal Family receives an annual payment from the taxpayer, known as the Sovereign Grant, which is used to pay for official expenses, such as the upkeep of properties and staff costs.
The amount is based on a proportion of the profits of the Crown Estate, a £16.5bn property business owned by the monarch but run independently.The amount is based on a proportion of the profits of the Crown Estate, a £16.5bn property business owned by the monarch but run independently.
The Sovereign Grant is worth £86.3m for 2023-2024, as it was in 2021-2022 and 2022-23, although the Royal Family's total spending was more, with the difference covered by reserves.The Sovereign Grant is worth £86.3m for 2023-2024, as it was in 2021-2022 and 2022-23, although the Royal Family's total spending was more, with the difference covered by reserves.
To keep the annual payment at the same level of £86.3m in 2024-2025, the grant will be a smaller percentage of Crown Estate profits, which have been boosted by six new offshore wind farms.To keep the annual payment at the same level of £86.3m in 2024-2025, the grant will be a smaller percentage of Crown Estate profits, which have been boosted by six new offshore wind farms.
However, if Crown Estate profits continue to grow as predicted, even under the reduced formula, the amount given to the Royal Family is expected to increase substantially in 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.However, if Crown Estate profits continue to grow as predicted, even under the reduced formula, the amount given to the Royal Family is expected to increase substantially in 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
A 10-year refurbishment programme for Buckingham Palace began in 2017A 10-year refurbishment programme for Buckingham Palace began in 2017
The King also receives money from a private estate called the Duchy of Lancaster, which is passed down from monarch to monarch. It covers more than 18,000 hectares of land, including property in central London. Worth £654m, it generates about £20m a year in profits.The King also receives money from a private estate called the Duchy of Lancaster, which is passed down from monarch to monarch. It covers more than 18,000 hectares of land, including property in central London. Worth £654m, it generates about £20m a year in profits.
The Duke of Cornwall (currently William, Prince of Wales) benefits from the Duchy of Cornwall, which mainly owns land in the south-west of England. Worth £1bn, it generated a net surplus of £24m in 2022-23.The Duke of Cornwall (currently William, Prince of Wales) benefits from the Duchy of Cornwall, which mainly owns land in the south-west of England. Worth £1bn, it generated a net surplus of £24m in 2022-23.
The King and William receive the profits from the duchies personally, and can spend the money as they wish. Both voluntarily pay income tax on the proceeds.The King and William receive the profits from the duchies personally, and can spend the money as they wish. Both voluntarily pay income tax on the proceeds.
Some Royal Family members have private art, jewellery and stamp collections which they can sell or use to generate income as they wish.Some Royal Family members have private art, jewellery and stamp collections which they can sell or use to generate income as they wish.
Where do Harry and Meghan get their money?Where do Harry and Meghan get their money?
What happened at the Coronation?What happened at the Coronation?
Charles became King on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022.Charles became King on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022.
On 6 May 2023, Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in front of more than 2,000 guests, including global politicians, fellow kings and queens, religious leaders, celebrities and community champions.On 6 May 2023, Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in front of more than 2,000 guests, including global politicians, fellow kings and queens, religious leaders, celebrities and community champions.
During the Westminster Abbey ceremony, the King was anointed with "holy oil", and received the orb and sceptre, symbols of royalty.During the Westminster Abbey ceremony, the King was anointed with "holy oil", and received the orb and sceptre, symbols of royalty.
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Crowds lined the streets of central London to watch the King and Queen return to Buckingham Palace in a mile-long procession.Crowds lined the streets of central London to watch the King and Queen return to Buckingham Palace in a mile-long procession.
Two months later, the King was presented with the Scottish crown jewels, in a special service of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh.Two months later, the King was presented with the Scottish crown jewels, in a special service of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh.
The Coronation: Six takeaways from a historic dayThe Coronation: Six takeaways from a historic day
Scottish ceremony sees King Charles tread a thin lineScottish ceremony sees King Charles tread a thin line
Where do the Royal Family live?Where do the Royal Family live?
The King and Queen's official residence, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing a 10-year £369m refurbishment,. They split their time between Clarence House in London and Highgrove in Gloucestershire.The King and Queen's official residence, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing a 10-year £369m refurbishment,. They split their time between Clarence House in London and Highgrove in Gloucestershire.
Other Royal residences include Windsor Castle, Sandringham, in Norfolk, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, and Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire.Other Royal residences include Windsor Castle, Sandringham, in Norfolk, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, and Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire.
In August 2022, the Prince and Princess of Wales moved from Kensington Palace in west London to live in Adelaide Cottage, on the Windsor Estate.In August 2022, the Prince and Princess of Wales moved from Kensington Palace in west London to live in Adelaide Cottage, on the Windsor Estate.
In early 2023, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, which they had used as their UK base after moving to the US.In early 2023, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, which they had used as their UK base after moving to the US.
The Prince and Princess of Wales with their children on their first day at Lambrook School in BerkshireThe Prince and Princess of Wales with their children on their first day at Lambrook School in Berkshire
How popular is the Royal Family?How popular is the Royal Family?
A YouGov opinion poll of more than 2,000 adults in Britain ahead of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death suggested a sharp generational divide.A YouGov opinion poll of more than 2,000 adults in Britain ahead of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death suggested a sharp generational divide.
Overall, 62% wanted to keep the monarchy, with 26% backing an elected head of state - up from 17% a decade earlier.Overall, 62% wanted to keep the monarchy, with 26% backing an elected head of state - up from 17% a decade earlier.
But while 80% of the over-65s supported the monarchy, only 37% of 18 to 24-year-olds agreed.But while 80% of the over-65s supported the monarchy, only 37% of 18 to 24-year-olds agreed.
There was also less support for the royals in Scotland or Wales than in England, where London had higher levels of people against the monarchy than anywhere else in the country.There was also less support for the royals in Scotland or Wales than in England, where London had higher levels of people against the monarchy than anywhere else in the country.
How popular is the monarchy under King Charles?How popular is the monarchy under King Charles?
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