Charles's cancer recovery continues as he 'plans major India trip'

King Charles is reportedly planning a trip to the Indian subcontinent in what would be a major boost to the monarch's health as he continues his recovery from cancer.

His plans to visit India, Pakistan and Bangladesh had to be abandoned after the Queen's death in September 2022.

However, Number 10 is understood to be keen in Charles and Camilla reorganising the trip as Britain looks to establish important economic links in post-Brexit times.

A source told the Mirror said: 'It's hugely encouraging to be able to make such plans for the King and Queen given the year the monarch has had, but it's very much full steam ahead. 

'A tour of the Indian subcontinent is in the offing, which will be of huge political and cultural significance for Britain on the world stage. The King and Queen are the perfect ambassadors at such a time.' 

The go-ahead has reportedly been given to Foreign Office officials to begin talks with potential host nations for royal visits.

It is said that proposals for tours of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have started to be drafted. 

Following the cancellation of the trip in 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is believed to have expressed his desire to host the King and Queen Camilla.

There are concerns however about the trip due to Modi's closeness with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

After the pair met met at the BRICS summit of world leaders last month, Putin acknowledged Russia's 'strategic partnership' with India on Tuesday.

Earlier this year, the pair hugged when they met as Putin hosted Mr Modi at his Novo-Ogaryovo palace outside Moscow.   

However, Modi has insisted that India supports 'dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible.'

The King spent around three months away from public-facing duties when he was diagnosed with cancer in January after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate

He then returned to work in April with a visit to a cancer centre in London where he met with fellow patients. 

Charles who is still undergoing cancer treatment, is said to have felt 'lifted' by his recent trip to Australia and Samoa, where he carried out up to ten engagements a day.

And sources close to Charles, who paused treatment to undertake the 30,000-mile, 11-day round-trip, have explained it was all part of his 'mind, body and soul' approach to his cancer battle.

Travelling in particular is seen as a tonic for the King, who will likely visit the capital city of Rome and schedule an audience with the Pope at the Vatican.

Buckingham Palace has yet to comment on proposals for tour of the Indian subcontinent.