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Princess Anne Fills in for King Charles III 1 Day After Cancer Announcement


Princess Anne filled in for brother King Charles III at a Windsor Castle event one day after his cancer diagnosis was announced

Princess Anne and King CharlesMax Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImageAnne, 73, handed out honors to public figures including opera singer Nicky Spence and wheelchair rugby player James Simpson during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, February 6. The palace noted that Charles feels “wholly positive” about his situation but has “been advised by doctors to to postpone public-facing duties” as he begins “a schedule of regular treatments.” The monarch will “continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual” during this time. Although Scobie noted that Charles’ team won’t be providing “further details” at this time, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did share a piece of hopeful news during a Tuesday appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live.

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