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King Charles Logs 164 Engagement Days in Fourth Year Amid Cancer Treatment
The Court Circular shows Charles kept up a packed schedule with 26 prime ministerial audiences and high-profile trips to the United States and the Vatican.
On Tuesday, King Charles III marked four years on the throne, maintaining a rigorous public schedule while continuing cancer treatment at age 77.
The King oversaw significant political transitions, holding 26 formal audiences with prime ministers during the past 12 months, including welcoming newly-elected Labour Party leader Andy Burnham in July.
Senior royals stepped up activity this year, while the King traveled via train, plane, and a Doctor Who Tardis during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening in July.
Press Association analysis shows the Princess Royal maintained her reputation as the family's hardest-working member with 183 days of engagements, while William and Edward also increased their public duties significantly.
Today, September 8, marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's 2022 death after 70 years of reign, a poignant milestone as Charles enters his fifth year as monarch.