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King Charles pictured for the first time since cancer diagnosis
The Prince of Wales has spoken about the King‘s cancer diagnosis for the first time as he expressed his gratitude to the public for their “kind messages of support”.
William’s words of praise, delivered during a fundraising gala dinner, also recognised those who wished the Princess of Wales well, as she recovers from planned abdominal surgery.
He told the guests: “It means a great deal to us all.”
King Charles also broke his public silence on Wednesday night to issue a statement to mark the 50th anniversary of independence of the former British colony Grenada.
The King apologised for being unable to visit the Caribbean island, making reference to Grenada’s national dish, a stew known as “Oil Down”.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry took a flight back home to California just 26 hours after he arrived to visit his father following his cancer diagnosis.
The Duke of Sussex was spotted at London’s Heathrow Airport on Wednesday afternoon ahead of boarding a flight back to the US after reportedly spent the night at a London hotel.
Prince William speaks publicly for the first time since father’s cancer diagnosis
The Prince of Wales said the royal family appreciate the “kind messages” they have received following the King’s cancer diagnosis.
Arriving at a gala dinner for London’s Air Ambulance on Wednesday evening, William waved to people gathered outside the venue in central London.
He said: “We really appreciate everyone’s kind messages, thank you.”
Full report:
Matt Mathers7 February 2024 20:06
Prince William rubs elbows with Tom Cruise at charity gala
The event for the London Air Ambulance Charity was the Prince of Wales’ first public speech and appearance since King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
Tom Cruise was a fellow guest at the event, and the pair spoke and posed together for photos.
William later thanked “fellow pilot” Cruise for attending and made a lighthearted joke about the A-lister, saying “Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission Impossible, it would be appreciated.”
The 75-year-old monarch’s cancer diagnosis was announced on 5 February, after undergoing a procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
Rhys Jones reports:
Prince William meets Tom Cruise at gala amid King Charles’ diagnosis
Prince William met with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise at a charity gala on Wednesday night (7 February). The event for the London Air Ambulance Charity was the Prince of Wales’ first public speech and appearance since King Charles’ cancer diagnosis Tom Cruise was a fellow guest at the event, and the pair spoke and posed together for photos. William later thanked “fellow pilot” Cruise for attending and made a lighthearted joke about the A-lister, saying “Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission Impossible, it would be appreciated.” The 75-year-old monarch’s cancer diagnosis was announced on 5 February, after undergoing a procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
Tara Cobham8 February 2024 08:09
Comment: Sorry, Harry – perhaps the last thing the King needed was to see you
When you’re unwell, having an estranged family member show up to offer support – no matter how briefly – only adds to your stress.
I dare say, to Prince Harry, flying in to be with his father who has just been given a cancer diagnosis is the act of a concerned and dutiful son. But after some 17 months spent on mostly non-speaking terms with his papa, would it be uncharitable to say that to the rest of us it all looked rather… performative?
Read the comment piece from Paul Clements, deputy voices editor for The Independent who also spent two weeks in a coma.
Namita Singh8 February 2024 07:30
ICYMI: How the royal family has rallied around Charles after his cancer diagnosis
Full report:
Matt Mathers8 February 2024 07:00
Inside Prince Harry’s 26-hour flying visit to see Charles
Prince Harry flew back home to California on Wednesday, completing a 26-hour turnaround having arrived in the UK after his father revealed his cancer diagnosis to his youngest son over the phone.
There were hopes that the 39-year-old prince’s visit would help repair damaged relationships between himself, his father, and his brother the Prince of Wales. But any hopes of a reconciliation were dashed when Harry was spotted at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
My colleague Athena Starvou has more:
Namita Singh8 February 2024 06:30
ICYMI: Inside King Charles’ rigid diet and strict exercise routine – and why he doesn’t eat lunch
In the decades spent waiting to ascend to the throne, King Charles has always ensured he maintained a strict diet and rigid daily exercise routine.
Full report:
Matt Mathers8 February 2024 06:00
Weekly audiences between King and PM expected to resume in two weeks
Weekly audiences between the King and Rishi Sunak are expected to resume in person in two weeks following Charles’ cancer diagnosis, it is understood.
Downing Street and Buckingham Palace took the unusual step of confirming details of a call between the two on Wednesday, in an attempt to show the King was carrying on with his duties.
The prime minister was due to wish Charles well in the brief phone conversation before formal face-to-face audiences are set to start again on 21 February.
Namita Singh8 February 2024 05:30
Watch: Questions about King’s health answered
King Charles cancer diagnosis: Questions about his health answered
King Charles III has become one of hundreds of thousands of people in the UK to be diagnosed with cancer every year. His Majesty has chosen to share his health news to “assist public understanding” for those around the world affected by the disease, Buckingham Palace explained. Charles, 75, has postponed his forthcoming public duties after his health news. He returned to London from Sandringham on Monday (5 February) and has already begun his medical care as an outpatient under the close supervision of a specialist team of doctors. Here are some questions answered about King Charles's cancer diagnosis and what kind of treatment he could receive.
Matt Mathers8 February 2024 05:00
Prince of Wales grateful for public’s support after King’s cancer diagnosis
The Prince of Wales has spoken about the King’s cancer diagnosis for the first time as he expressed his gratitude to the public for their “kind messages of support”.
William’s words of praise, delivered during a fundraising gala dinner, also recognised those who wished the Princess of Wales well, as she recovers from planned abdominal surgery.
He told the guests: “It means a great deal to us all.”
Read more here:
Namita Singh8 February 2024 04:30
ICYMI: By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
In British history, the secrecy of the monarch’s health has always reigned supreme. The palace’s disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered that longstanding tradition.
On the heels of the shock and well-wishing that followed the official statement Monday came the surprise that the palace had announced anything at all. Indeed, the unprecedented missive was sparse on details: Charles, 75, had begun treatment for a cancer it did not name after being diagnosed during a recent corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. The king is stepping back from public duties but carrying on state business during his treatment, which he’ll receive as an outpatient, the palace said.
Matt Mathers8 February 2024 04:00