As he leaves Samoa, aides say the monarch is “thriving” on a busy programme, despite ongoing cancer treatment. The King is prepared to return to his full overseas tour schedule after his visit to Australia and Samoa proved the “perfect tonic”. Despite his ongoing cancer treatment , the King is hoping to resume twice-yearly overseas trips with the Queen from next year, subject to doctors’ approval.
The couple have finished their tour to Australia and Samoa , in which the King delivered his first speech as head of the Commonwealth. They spent their final day thanking their host village, where the King was given another chief title in a ceremony. As they departed, they sent a message to the host countries, thanking them for the “warmest of welcomes” and “countless fond memories we will carry in our hearts for many years to come”.
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