King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties
Charles has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February.
The King has been named as the new patron of Cancer Research UK as he resumed public-facing events for the first time since his diagnosis.
Charles, joined by the Queen, arrived at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London to meet medical staff and patients.
The head of state has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February and on Friday it was announced he would be returning to public-facing duties.
The King’s visit aims to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer diagnosis and highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.
Sources have stressed that despite the welcome news, the King still has cancer and will continue to be treated for the undisclosed form of the disease.
As the new patron of Cancer Research UK, the King will meet Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician Professor Charlie Swanton, who has led a project called TRACERx tackling lung and other cancers.
