King Charles has made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer in February, CNN reports.
His Majesty arrived at the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital on Tuesday morning wearing a blue pinstripe suit and blue shirt. The 75-year-old monarch was joined by his consort Queen Camilla. The couple smiled and waved to the crowd outside the London hospital.
Their Majesties will meet doctors, patients and patients’ families during the visit, which is sure to be something of a close call as their sister-in-law Kate is also being treated for an unspecified cancer. The visit also coincides with King Charles’ first day as patron of Cancer Research UK.
As Prince of Wales, Charles became patron of Macmillan Cancer Support in 1997, a role he still holds today. Similarly, Queen Camilla, as Duchess of Cornwall, became President of Maggie, a cancer support charity, in 2008, a role she still holds today.
Earlier this year, King Charles withdrew from public appearances as he began treatment for an unspecified type of cancer, although the monarch continued to attend to affairs of state within the walls of Buckingham Palace.
Although His Majesty’s treatment continues, doctors have been pleased with the progress and last week gave Charles the green light to return to public duties.
