The monarch, who has shown promising signs of recovery following his successful tour of Australia and Samoa, is preparing for two more overseas trips next year as Buckingham Palace develops a strategy.
Reports indicate that Charles is considering several countries in the subcontinent for one of his visits, which were previously canceled in 2022 following the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
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Currently, Italy has been earmarked as a potential destination, with discussions ongoing between the Palace and medical advisors, according to The Sun.
For the second trip, Pakistan is among the countries being considered, along with India and Bangladesh.
Back in 2006, then-Prince Charles visited Pakistan with his wife, Camilla, for a week-long engagement. During that visit, he expressed his “greatest possible joy” at being in Pakistan, stating, “It has taken me nearly 58 years to reach you, and it’s not from want of trying, I can assure you.”
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Most recently, Prince William and Kate Middleton undertook a five-day visit to Pakistan to strengthen ties between the two nations.
In a more private capacity, Charles made an unannounced trip to India to spend time at a wellness center following his 11-day royal tour. This visit was kept confidential from the British press and is believed to have been personally funded by the monarch.
However, these upcoming visits have yet to be officially confirmed, as Palace officials and medical teams continue to collaborate on the planning.