- Today, King Charles officially returned to royal duties for the first time since announcing his cancer diagnosis.
- The monarch visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre with his wife, Queen Camilla, and was captured in a striking photo outside the facility (seen above).
- While chatting with a patient, King Charles discussed his reaction to his diagnosis. He said, “It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?”
Royal News Roundup: King Charles Poses for Striking Photo in Return to Royal Duties, Queen Camilla Wears Leopard-Print Dress & More
Plus, Duchess Sophie makes history
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for April 30, 2024.
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- During the outing to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, Queen Camilla looked divine in a leopard-print dress.
- King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have reportedly gifted their son, Crown Prince Christian, a new car after passing his driving test.
- Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, shared a photo of Althorp House's newest addition: a Fox Red Labrador.
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- Yesterday, Queen Camilla hosted the original members of the Maiden Yachting Crew at Clarence House. The get-together was in response to the group’s win at the Global Ocean Race.
- Duchess Sophie just made history as the first member of the British royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. The family shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram featuring the Duchess of Edinburgh posing with President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
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- Prince William stepped out for a surprise outing amid Kate Middleton's cancer treatment. The Prince of Wales visited Low Carbon Materials to learn more about the low carbon concrete manufacturing process.
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