King Charles meets President of Sierra as he continues to work amid his ongoing cancer treatment

King Charles held an audience with the President of Sierra on Wednesday in Scotland.

The monarch, 76, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, welcomed Leone Julius Maada Bio at Dumfries House in Cumnock.

The two leaders appeared in good spirits as they shook hands before sitting down to chat.

Charles donned a grey suit, white shirt and pastel pink tie, while Mr Maada Bio opted a striped navy suit blue shirt and bronze-coloured tie for the meeting.

Writing on Facebook on Monday, ahead of the meeting, First Lady Fatima Maada Bio said: ‘This afternoon, I had the honor of accompanying His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio as we departed Sierra Leone to accept a gracious invitation from His Majesty King Charles III.

‘This visit is a significant opportunity to strengthen the diplomatic relationship between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. I am pleased to be part of this important engagement and anticipate productive discussions and collaborations that will benefit both our nations.’

The King’s meeting comes just a day after he greeted Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani at Buckingham Palace. 

The monarch greeted Al-Sudani, 54, on Tuesday, ahead of the Iraqi PM’s meeting with Sir Keir Starmer.

King Charles, 76, held an audience with the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Scotland

A joint statement released by the two prime ministers following Tuesday’s meeting said: ‘Prime Minister Starmer congratulated PM Al-Sudani on the stability and growth that Iraq has enjoyed under his leadership. 

‘The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the vision of a prosperous, sovereign Iraq through a new partnership focused on trade and investment, deepening educational and cultural ties, as well as tackling security, migration and climate change challenges. 

‘This visit re-affirms the UK and Iraq’s commitment to work together on shared regional and global interests and underlines a shared commitment to the long-term strategic relationship.’

Writing about his visit to the UK in The Telegraph, Al-Sudani described his meeting with Charles as one of ‘symbolic significance’.

‘It underscores the enduring historical ties between our two countries and highlights the importance we place on deepening dialogue and coordination on issues of security, stability and development in our region,’ the politician, who came to power in 2022, added.

While it’s understood that King Charles is still undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, he has still maintained a busy schedule.

In addition to his ongoing meetings, he recently confirmed he will visit Poland to attend commemoration events for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month.

The visit will mark 80 years since the liberation of the former German Nazi concentration camp on January 27, 1945.

While in the country, His Majesty will also meet the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda.

The two leaders appeared in good spirits as they shook hands with each other before sitting down

The two leaders appeared in good spirits as they shook hands with each other before sitting down 

Charles donned a grey suit, a white shirt and a pastel pink tie while Mr Maada Bio wore a striped navy suit blue shirt and bronze-coloured tie for the meeting

Charles donned a grey suit, a white shirt and a pastel pink tie while Mr Maada Bio wore a striped navy suit blue shirt and bronze-coloured tie for the meeting

The King’s cancer treatment is continuing into this year, a Buckingham Palace source previously revealed. 

The source has said the 76-year-old’s health is still being ‘managed’ but is ‘moving in a positive direction’.

His Majesty intends to return to a full programme of public duties this year.

This will include ‘exciting’ UK and international visits in the first half of 2025, the insider said.

‘His treatment has been moving in a positive direction, as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into the new year’, the Palace source said at the end of 2024.

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