King Charles has officially returned to his public-facing duties amid his battle with cancer. The 75-year-old monarch stepped out with his wife, Queen Camilla, on April 30, 2024. The couple visited a cancer hospital in London, the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
There, they spent an hour meeting with medical specialists and patients in order to emphasize the importance of early cancer detection and learn more about the offered support. This is King Charles' first public engagement since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.
Since his diagnosis, Charles has continued working behind the scenes within smaller audiences. He also attended a church service on Easter Sunday and greeted well-wishers.
The main reason King Charles went public with his diagnosis was to highlight the importance of early detection. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously stated that his decision was made "in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
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“I felt pleased for the King," 69-year-old royalist John Loughrey told People outside the hospital. "For me, it’s nice to see him back, and we all missed him. He’s come here today to see people who’ve got cancer and show that he — and they’re — not alone.”
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