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King Charles' cancer update as monarch opens up on 'frightening' battle


In a personal message, King Charles has told of his own battle with cancer, detailing the 'daunting and at times frightening experience' of receiving his diagnosis

Before welcoming guests to a special reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday night, 30 April, the monarch expressed gratitude for the "profound impact of human connection" and noted how compassion can brighten even the darkest moments of illness. King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Image: PA) Prince William had honoured the influential campaigner with a damehood shortly before her death, recognising her impactful legacy in raising awareness and aiding in the prevention of others enduring the same illness. In a heartfelt message, King Charles penned: "What strikes us repeatedly is the profound impact of human connection - whether in the careful explanation from a specialist nurse, the hand held by a hospice volunteer, or the shared experience in a support group.

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