King Charles Has OFFICIALLY Returned to Public Duties Amid Cancer Diagnosis E! News
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00:00 King Charles makes his royal return after sharing the news of his unnamed cancer diagnosis
00:06 The 75 year old has officially returned to public facing duties and his first stop an appearance at University College Hospital
00:13 Macmillan Cancer Center in London with his wife Queen Camilla in a video shared to the royal family's Instagram
00:21 followers can see Charles and Camilla visiting patients at the center as well as shaking hands with the staff and medical team of the
00:29 hospital the caption reads
00:31 Thank you to all at UCLH and Macmillan Cancer for your tireless work to provide cancer patients with the best care and support
00:39 marking his majesty's return to public duties the king and queen spent time with patients and
00:45 Families to hear about their ongoing treatment and the support they have received their majesties also met staff and clinicians
00:52 At the hospital to learn about their use of innovative technology
00:57 Including CT scanners which are being used to help detect cancer at an early age
01:01 The visit marks his majesty's first day as the new patron of Cancer Research UK a position taken on from the late queen
01:10 And the continuation of his role as patron of Macmillan UK
01:14 wishing the very best to all those continuing cancer treatment on their path to recovery and
01:20 This appearance comes four days after Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch would be making a return to public duties
01:27 following quote a period of treatment and recuperation
01:30 Amid his health journey at the time the palace noted Charles's visit to the Macmillan Cancer Center
01:37 Would quote be the first in a number of external engagements
01:41 his majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead including a visit from the Emperor and Empress of Japan in June a
01:49 spokesperson for the palace at the time also shared an update on the king's health
01:53 stating Charles was quote greatly encouraged to be resuming some public facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their
02:02 continued care and expertise
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