The King has expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to the nation as he has spoken publicly on his cancer diagnosis for the first time since he announced it on Monday.

Charles thanked people for their “many messages of support and good wishes”, as he said it was “equally heartening” to hear how sharing his diagnosis has helped to promote public understanding of cancer.

In a message to the public issued by Buckingham Palace, the 75-year-old monarch said: “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days.

“As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.

“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world.

“My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.

“Charles R.”

The Prince of Wales has appointed a former Government diplomat as his private secretary, as he returns to royal duties following his father’s cancer diagnosis.

The prince resumed regular duties this week having taken time off to support his family, after the Princess of Wales underwent planned abdominal surgery.

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The Princess Royal attended the six nations match between Scotland and France following a difficult week for the royal family.

Anne, who has been the patron of Scottish rugby since 1986, greeted players ahead of kick-off.

Scotland went on to lose 16-20 to France, despite dominating for much of the match.

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The King has spoken publicly for the first time since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis as he thanked people for their “many messages of support and good wishes”.

Charles said it was “equally heartening” to hear how sharing his diagnosis has helped to promote public understanding of cancer.

In a message to the public, Charles said: “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days.

Luke O'Reilly reports:

The Duke of Sussex has settled the remainder of his claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror in the latest stage of multiple High Court legal battles with newspaper publishers.

Mr Justice Fancourt ruled in December last year that Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) used unlawful information gathering in 15 articles about the duke after a High Court trial, and awarded Harry £140,600 in damages.

On Friday, Harry’s barrister, David Sherborne, told the court that MGN had agreed on an offer to settle the claim, with the publisher to pay “a substantial additional sum by way of damages” and Harry’s legal costs.

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The Prince of Wales is reportedly “upset” with his brother following his fleeting 26-hour visit to the UK to see their father following his cancer diagnosis.

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, told The Sun: “William would be upset that Harry yet again has chosen to make this visit to see his father a PR opportunity.”

She added that William has “absolutely no interest” in speaking to Harry currently.

Charles personally called both Harry and William, as well as his siblings Anne, the Duke of York and the Duke of Edinburgh, to give them the news before it was publicly announced to the nation by the Palace at 6pm on Monday.

Less than 24 hours after the news was made public, Harry boarded a plane from California to fly over 5,000 miles to London on Tuesday.

His meeting with his father lasted less than an hour and just 26 hours later he left the UK once again - reportedly without seeing his brother William.

Writing on Instagram on Saturday, the 64-year-old said: “His Majesty is very dear to me and I think I speak for everyone when I say he is in my thoughts and prayers.”

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The Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at an NFL awards ceremony in Las Vegas on, just hours after returning to the US following his dash to London to visit King Charles.

Harry, 39, made no mention of his father and his cancer diagnosis during his speech on Thursday evening, which saw him hand out the Walter Payton Man of the Year award to Pittsburgh Steelers defender Cameron Heyward.

In his first public appearance since Charles revealed he had begun treatment for an undisclosed cancer, Harry introduced the award and joked that the United States “stole rugby from us and you made it your own”.

“Instead of passing it backwards, just pass it forwards,” he said. “Why not wear pads and a helmet?

Sarah Ferguson has issued a touching message for the King after both royals were recently diagnosed with cancer.

Writing on Instagram, the Duchess of York said: “His Majesty is very dear to me and I think I speak for everyone when I say he is in my thoughts and prayers.”

The words came alongside a picture of herself at her first event since being diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the Cancer Alliance Hope and Help Luncheon. It was also her first public appearance since hearing of the news Charles is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.

She continued: “It felt like a timely moment to help raise funds to support others dealing with cancer diagnoses, who may be going through financial or emotional struggles in light of a health emergency. It was both healing and inspiring to meet so many amazing ladies, who do so much for others through their work with Cancer Alliance.”

Health professionals have thanked the King for raising awareness about cancer amid praise of his “openness and honesty” in sharing personal health news, following the announcement of his latest diagnosis.

Dr Jay Verma, president of the GP section at the Royal Society of Medicine, thanked Charles for using his “unique position” to highlight how cancer can affect anyone.

He said: “We wish His Majesty a speedy recovery and success in his treatment for cancer.

“We have made leaps and bounds in our cancer treatment and survival rates, and the earlier a problem is diagnosed, the more options there are for treatment.”

Professor Pat Price, founder of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign, similarly praised Charles’ honesty, saying: “The King’s openness about his battle with cancer is a powerful reminder that one in two of us may face cancer at some point in our lives.”

Chiara De Biase, director of support and influencing at Prostate Cancer UK, highlighted a 500% increase in people coming to the charity’s website for information and support in the week following the King’s announcement of his enlarged prostate condition in January.