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King Charles sends powerful message to fellow cancer patients

King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed to Rome for four-day state visit
  • King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, has shared a personal message about his experience with the disease.
  • He expressed gratitude for cancer charities and highlighted the "best of humanity" that emerges during challenging times.
  • Charles acknowledged how “daunting” a cancer diagnosis could be, but emphasised the importance of compassion and support.
  • He and Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday night to celebrate organisations assisting individuals with cancer.
  • This comes after a "brutal" year for the royal family, with both Charles and the Princess of Wales receiving cancer diagnoses.
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