Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake an Autumn Tour in October 2024.
This will include Royal Visits to Australia and Samoa, where Their Majesties will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024.
The King, 75, and Queen, 76, will visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian Government, where their programme will feature engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales.
Their Majesties’ State Visit to Samoa will celebrate the strong bilateral relationship between the Pacific Island nation and the U.K.
In order to prioritise King Charles’ continued recovery, Charles and Camilla won’t be undertaking an extended programme and will not be visiting New Zealand on this occasion as part of their tour.
A Palace spokesperson said: “Their Majesties will visit the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Samoa.
“The King’s doctors have advised that a further extension to Their Majesties’ trip should be avoided at this time, to prioritise His Majesty’s continued recovery.
“As with all His Majesty’s recent engagements, his programme in both countries will be subject to doctors’ advice, and any necessary modifications on health grounds.”
Charles has been undergoing treatment for an undiagnosed form of cancer since February. However, sources close to the King suggest all “are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about The King’s continued recovery.”
After a brief hiatus from public duties earlier this year, King Charles made a return to the spotlight in April and has since undertaken a full programme of royal engagements.
