King Charles III makes first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer

By Chayanika Das
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London on Tuesday.

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King Charles III made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday, with doctors expressing optimism about his treatment progress.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

King Charles III made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday, with doctors expressing optimism about his treatment progress.(AP)

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King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, toured the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London, which diagnoses and treats a wide range of cancers.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, toured the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London, which diagnoses and treats a wide range of cancers.(REUTERS)

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This is the first of several public appearances Charles will make in the coming weeks as he prepares to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

This is the first of several public appearances Charles will make in the coming weeks as he prepares to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.(REUTERS)

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Tuesday's appearance gives Charles another opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other health problems as he has done throughout his illness.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

Tuesday's appearance gives Charles another opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other health problems as he has done throughout his illness.(AP)

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This visit is to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and will highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, which is taking place at the hospital.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

This visit is to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and will highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, which is taking place at the hospital.(AP)

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King Charles III, 75, suspended public-facing duties in February after cancer was found while he was being treated for an enlarged prostate the previous month.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

King Charles III, 75, suspended public-facing duties in February after cancer was found while he was being treated for an enlarged prostate the previous month.(AP)

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The exact nature of his cancer has not been disclosed.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:14 pm IST

The exact nature of his cancer has not been disclosed.(AP)

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    Chayanika Das

    Chayanika Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She focuses on the gallery section, covering news and lifestyle, and also writes features.

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