Cancer-stricken King Charles 'tells aides to supercharge plans for tour of Australia this autumn': Monarch is 'raring to go' and 'feeling positive' after he went on Easter Sunday walkabout amid treatment
King Charles is 'raring to go' for a two-week state visit to Australia after his cancer treatment started positively.
The monarch could return Down Under in just months with Queen Camilla at his side as he prepares for a trip in October.
Charles, 75, is said to be feeling 'optimistic' after he was able to meet with the public on Easter Sunday.
And he has reportedly told aides he is 'supercharging' plans for a two-week trip where he would also visit New Zealand and Samoa.
'The King is raring to go after a significant amount of time off due to his cancer diagnosis,' a source told The Sun.
'He knows he can't hang around and is feeling extremely positive after tests meant he could attend the Easter Sunday service and spend time meeting the public, which he has missed.
Charles, then Prince of Wales holds a koala called Kao whilst Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall holds a koala called Matilda in 2012
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R) and Camilla (L), Duchess of Cornwall walk along Broadbeach on the Gold Coast in April 2018
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived for Easter Service at Windsor as the monarch makes a 'gentle' return to public life
'He's over the moon with the way treatment has gone and supercharging plans for Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.'
Charles is reported to be feeling 'over the moon' after his cancer treatment has started well.
A source told the paper that he had responded 'very encouragingly' and doctors have since been able to adjust their guidance on what he can and can't do.
They added that 'the road ahead is looking positive' - although they maintained 'caution is the watchword'.
But the upcoming tour would have significant differences to the Royals' usual trips - and would include 'significant down-time', insiders say.
The Australian tour is seen as one of the most important for the King, with the late Queen visiting the country 16 times in her reign.
And more than a year since her death, she remains the only reigning monarch to have visited.
On Tuesday, the King announced the appointment of Sam Mostyn as the next Governor-General of Australia. She will officially take her place in July as the British monarch's representative.
The King and Queen wave as they arrive at St George's Chapel in Windsor
It comes just days after sources claim the King was left feeling 'optimistic' after meeting with royal fans as he arrived alongside the Queen for an Easter Service at Windsor.
While his doctors are keeping a close eye on his health insiders told the paper that he is 'itching to take the reins' and return to his role as King.
And they claim he wants to follow in his mother's footsteps - following her mantra that 'he needs to be seen to be believed'.
No upcoming trips have been confirmed, Buckingham Palace has confirmed to MailOnline.
The King hopes to be back for the Trooping the Colour in June and the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France the week before, The Sun reports, but this is expected to come after his traditional post-Easter break.
On Sunday the monarch was in high-spirits this morning as he made a 'gentle' return to public life in his most significant appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
The 'happy' monarch was seen smiling and waving at well-wishers as he arrived in his maroon state Bentley limousine for the service being held at St George's Chapel.
The King's cheery appearance provided reassurance to the public after he took a step back from his official duties following his diagnosis in February.
The King smiles as he leaves the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle on March 31
Well-wishers were seen stood outside the chapel this morning as the awaited the King's arrival, holding balloons that read 'get well soon' as well as 'happy Easter'
The King was applauded by members of the public as he left St George's Chapel to cries of 'Happy Easter'. Camilla was presented with a posy of white and yellow flowers by a young boy.
During the service, the King in the Sovereign's Seat, which was situated near to the front of the alter while his family took their usual places in the stalls.
Well-wishers were seen stood outside the chapel as they awaited the King's arrival, holding balloons that read 'get well soon' as well as 'happy Easter'.
Two royal fans, draped in the Union Jack and Welsh flag, clutched onto life-size cut outs of the King and Princess of Wales.
Anne Daley, 65, from Cardiff, Wales, held up a Welsh flag when the King turned up said: 'Did you see the smile (Charles) gave me? He pointed at my flag.
'He had a lovely smile. He looked well. I think he was happy that we've all come.'
She added: 'I wanted to show my support for King Charles and the Princess of Wales who we are all wishing well.
'We want to show them that we miss them, Wales misses her. She may not be here but she is not forgotten.'
2023 - King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Princess Anne and Prince Andrew as they attend the Easter Matins Service in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 9 last year
Despite the boost to public morale, however, the Royal Family's Easter service looked markedly different to previous years.
Last year, during his first Easter Service as King, Charles led the Firm - including William, Kate and their children - on foot into the service, while this year he arrived by car to shield him from infection during his treatment - as per doctor's orders.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were not in attendance as they continue to recuperate in private after Kate shocked the world with her cancer diagnosis.
In an emotional video, just over a week ago, the Princess asked for privacy as she revealed she would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Shortly after, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Waleses would not be attending church on Easter Sunday.
Instead the couple spent their children's Easter holidays at Amner Hall - their country home - where they would 'close off from the world and move on'.
Following Kate's emotional video last Friday, the King said he was 'so proud' of the princess for her courage in speaking out, and is said to be in 'the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law'.
The smaller than normal royal party arrived in two Range Rovers. The first one contained the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, with their son, James, Earl of Wessex, while the second had the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of York.
The royal family were then lead into the chapel by Prince Andrew.
Many of the senior-royals appeared to co-ordinate their outfits at the traditional service, with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sarah Ferguson all looking elegant in green.
