Royal Family LIVE: King Charles arrives at Macmillan Cancer Centre in London as he returns to public-facing duties alongside Queen Camilla following his own diagnosis

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The king will return to public duties today after doctors said they were pleased with his progress following cancer treatment earlier this year.

Charles, who has been a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for more than 20 years, will make a trip to a treatment center on Tuesday.

He will be accompanied by the Queen, chair of cancer charity Maggie’s.

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Watch: King Charles returns to public meetings with Queen Camilla during visit to cancer center

Watch the MailOnline stream showing King Charles’ first public engagement since his cancer diagnosis was revealed.

Queen Camilla will visit a cancer center together with the King.

Watch: King Charles meets cancer patient Lesley Woodbridge as she undergoes her second round of chemotherapy

A video has emerged of a meeting between King Charles and cancer patient Leslely Woodbrighde, who is undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, and husband Roger.

King Charles wears a dinosaur tie as he arrives at the cancer center

King Charles wore a pink tie with white dinosaurs during his visit to University College Hospital.

Mandatory credits: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14455453t) King Charles III King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, London, UK - April 30, 2024 The King, patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, and the Queen will visit University College Hospital's Macmillan Cancer Center and meet patients and staff.  This visit will raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.  The visit also marks His Majesty's first day as Cancer Research UK's new patron.  University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, Huntley St, London WC1E 6AG.
Mandatory credits: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14455453u) King Charles III King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, London, UK - April 30, 2024 The King, patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, and the Queen will visit University College Hospital's Macmillan Cancer Center and meet patients and staff.  This visit will raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.  The visit also marks His Majesty's first day as Cancer Research UK's new patron.  University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, Huntley St, London WC1E 6AG.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose for photos during their visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center on April 30, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Charles and Camilla meet a cancer patient undergoing a second round of chemotherapy

King Charles and Queen Camilla met Lesley Woodbridge, who is receiving her second round of chemotherapy for sarcoma, and her husband Roger Woodbridge during a visit to University College Hospital’s Macmillan Cancer Center.

Charles and Camilla were also shown the facilities during a tour of the hospital.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Lesley Woodbridge, patient receiving second round of chemotherapy for sarcoma, and her husband Roger Woodbridge during a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center on April 30, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
King Charles III, Patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, with Charlie Swanton, Chief Physician of Cancer Research UK, next to a CT scanner during a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, London, to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlights some of the innovative research taking place at the center.  Date of photo: Tuesday, April 30, 2024. PA Photo.  See PA story ROYAL King.  Photo credit should read: Suzanne Plunkett/PA Wire
Britain's King Charles III (R) shares a smile with Cancer Research UK Chief Physician Charlie Swanton (back right) next to a CT scanner during a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London on April 30, 2024. Charles makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said this was the case "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.  (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE PLUNKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk as they visit the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London, Britain, April 30, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Watch: Smiling King Charles and Queen Camilla shake hands and meet cancer center staff

King Charles and Queen Camilla were in jubilant mood for their first public appearance since the king’s cancer diagnosis.

Watch the couple wave to the crowd and meet the staff below:

King becomes new patron of Cancer Research UK

King Charles has agreed to become the new patron of Cancer Research UK, it can be announced today.

The monarch will be able to bring his experience to the role after undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer this year.

One of the charity’s research centers is based at University College Hospital, where the King and Queen Camilla are visiting this morning.

MailOnline understands the hospital was not chosen because it has a link to the King’s treatment or form of cancer, which has not been disclosed.

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to visit University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London on April 30, 2024.  Charles makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said she "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.  (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
King Charles III, Patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, arrives to visit University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, London, to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and to be part of the innovative research that takes place in the hospital.  Centre.  Date of photo: Tuesday, April 30, 2024. PA Photo.  See PA story ROYAL King.  Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose for photos during their visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center on April 30, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London, England on April 30, 2024.  This visit will raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and will highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.  The visit also marks His Majesty's first day as Cancer Research UK's new patron.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Queen Camilla waves to the crowd as King Charles grins on his way to his first public engagement since his cancer diagnosis

King Charles was seen in good spirits as he made his first public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer.

Queen Camilla waved to the crowd as the jubilant couple returned to work.

© Licensed to London News Pictures.  04/30/2024.  London, United Kingdom.  King Charles III and Queen Camilla are evicted from Clarence House in central London.  The King returns to his royal duties today with a visit to a cancer treatment center.  Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid/LNP

King Charles is ‘overjoyed to return to public duties’, says Royal Editor of Daily Mail

King Charles is “overjoyed to return to public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis,” writes Daily Mail Royal editor Rebecca English.

Break:Charles and Camilla took a photo of his first public appearance since the king’s cancer diagnosis

King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the crowd after stepping out of their car during their visit to a cancer center in central London.

King Charles III, Patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, and Queen Camilla, arrive to visit University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, London, to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and to showcase some of the innovative to emphasize research that takes place in the center.  Date of photo: Tuesday, April 30, 2024. PA Photo.  See PA story ROYAL King.  Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

King Charles and Camilla entered the cancer center

After a brief meeting with staff at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London, the couple entered the building.

King Charles has arrived at the cancer center in central London

King Charles and Queen Camilla shook hands with officials at the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in London after stepping out of their car.

Rebecca English, editor-in-chief of The Daily Mail, had the story of how the king was cleared to return to public duties on Friday.

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King Charles returns to public duties

(FILES) Britain's King Charles III leaves his car as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on September 21, 2023, before heading to Bordeaux, where the king and queen will continue their three-day state visit to France.  King Charles III will make his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer on April 30, after doctors said this was the case "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.  (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

The king will visit a cancer treatment center with Queen Camilla this morning as he returns to public duties for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

On Friday, Buckingham Palace issued an update on the monarch’s health, saying he was responding positively to treatment and would return to his engagements, although his diary will remain “carefully calibrated”.

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Important updates

  • Watch: King Charles meets cancer patient Lesley Woodbridge as she undergoes her second round of chemotherapy

  • Charles and Camilla took a photo of his first public appearance since the king’s cancer diagnosis

  • Watch: King Charles returns to public meetings with Queen Camilla during visit to cancer center