King Charles will return to public-facing royal duties after a period of cancer treatment, the Palace announced this evening.

18:22, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:27, Fri, Apr 26, 2024

Rishi Sunak has issued a cheerful six-word response to King Charles's health update.

Earlier this evening it was revealed that His Majesty will return to public-facing royal duties after a period of of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.

The UK Prime Minister simply replied to the announcement: "Brilliant news to end the week!"

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