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More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice King Charles has opened up about his cancer diagnosis , earning admiration from Royal Family supporters. The monarch was diagnosed with a form of cancer last February after being treated for an enlarged prostate during a three-night stay at The London Clinic in Marylebone. Further tests confirmed the presence of the disease.
While he is still undergoing weekly treatment at a London hospital, Charles resumed his royal duties in April of last year. As part of this, he and Queen Camilla are set to host a reception at Buckingham Palace honouring cancer charities this evening (April 30). In anticipation of this event, Charles offered his 'most personal reflections yet' on his battle with cancer.
"Each diagnosis, each new case, will be a daunting and at times frightening experience for those individuals and their loved ones," reads a statement on the Royal Family's official website. "But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity. "It has certainly given me an even deeper appreciation of the extraordinary work undertaken by the remarkable organisations and individuals gathered here this evening, many of whom I have known, visited and supported over the years.
"And it has reinforced what I have long observed during these visits - that the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion." Quoting the late cancer awareness campaigner, Dame Deborah James - who passed away at the age of 40 in June 2022 - His Majesty said: "And to those who may be receiving such upsetting news today, tomorrow or at any point in the future, I can only echo the departing words of the late Dame Deborah James, whose parents I am delighted to have with us here this evening, and whose example stands as an inspiration to us all, in sickness and in health: 'Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope.'" In response to the comment, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship said on X: " King Charles writes his most personal reflections yet on his cancer diagnosis.
He speaks of the 'darkest moments of illness' which can be 'illuminated by the greatest compassion.'" Ship added: "He is hosting a reception this evening for those who, like him, have cancer and those who work to combat the disease." This evening, the King and Queen Consort will be accompanied by The Duchess of Gloucester, not just to celebrate the efforts of various organisations fighting the disease, but also to promote awareness of proactive measures that Guests slated to attend include members from the royal couple's charitable affiliations, such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Breast Cancer Now, Maggie’s and Children’s Hospice South West.
The King and Queen will also be treated to a performance by the ITV Change + Check Choir. This is a group of 26 women who all identified their breast cancer symptoms following an awareness campaign on Lorraine Kelly's ITV1 show, Lorraine. Kate Middleton was also diagnosed with cancer just weeks after her father-in-law.
She underwent treatment and it was revealed earlier this year that she is in remission. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
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