King Charles beams as he returns to public duties after cancer news with brand new job

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King Charles has made his long-awaited return to public-facing duties today by visiting the University College Hospital’s Macmillan Cancer Centre alongside Queen Camilla – and it has been revealed he been given a brand new role following his cancer diagnosis

King Charles beamed as he made his long-awaited return to public-facing duties today following his cancer diagnosis – and his brand new job has been revealed.

The monarch, alongside Queen Camilla, visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London to meet staff and patients, after doctors said they were pleased with his progress so far after undergoing treatment for the undisclosed type of the disease.

Charles has been a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for more than 20 years – and it has now been revealed that he is now also a patron of Cancer Research UK, which is “dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information”. Today’s visit is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of early cancer diagnosis and the couple heard about innovative research into the disease.

As the new patron of Cancer Research UK, the King will also meet Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician Professor Charlie Swanton, who has led a project called TRACERx tackling lung and other cancers.

Aside from attending an Easter Sunday church service, the King has until now stayed away from public events. Buckingham Palace gave an update on Friday on the King’s condition and his return to public-facing duties. The Palace said the King was still undergoing cancer treatment and it was too early to say how long it would continue. But a Palace spokesperson said: “… His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery”.

Charles’ diary of forthcoming events will not be a full summer programme, with his attendance announced nearer the time “subject to doctors’ advice”, according to the Palace. The warmer summer months provide an ideal opportunity to host events outside, which will minimise the King’s risk of picking up illnesses from other people in confined spaces.

In January, Charles spent three nights in hospital for a procedure on an enlarged prostate, during which his undisclosed cancer was discovered. Elsewhere today, Prince William is carrying out engagements in the North East, visiting an Earthshot Prize finalist firm which makes low-carbon construction materials in Seaham, County Durham, and opening James’s Place – a centre offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in Newcastle.

A previously unseen portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales was released by Kensington Palace on Monday in celebration of the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary. Kate, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, married future king William in 2011.

The photograph by Millie Pilkington – who took the most recent picture of the King and Queen to mark Charles’ return to public duties – shows William and Kate on their wedding day. The black and white image was posted on the Waleses’ social media accounts on Monday, captioned “13 years ago today!”.

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