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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Elston

King shares how his cancer experience brought ‘very best of humanity’ into focus

The King was diagnosed with cancer at the start of 2024 (Phil Noble/PA) - (PA Wire)

The King has poignantly reflected on his experience of cancer, saying it had brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity” and telling cancer charities: “You have my whole family’s deepest admiration and gratitude.”

Charles described how diagnosis is “daunting and at times frightening”, in a deeply personal, written message, released to coincide with a Buckingham Palace reception he hosted to celebrate organisations helping people with the disease.

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