King Charles, who recently revealed his cancer diagnosis, has returned to official duties and received messages of support that moved him to tears, he said. The monarch met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who commented on how well the king looked. During the audience, the king joked about his appearance. The meeting discussed the various messages and cards sent to the king, including support for cancer charities. The meeting occurred at Buckingham Palace and lasted about 45 minutes with the remaining discussion held in private.
This appearance is the first since Charles’s diagnosis, and he has been limiting his public appearances to receive treatment. Despite this, the king continues with his administrative duties which include signature tasks and reviewing government paperwork. The monthly Privy Council meeting, composed of senior politicians from the House of Commons and House of Lords, was attended by the king earlier that day, indicating his commitment to his duties.
The meeting with the prime minister is held every week to discuss current state affairs. It is an opportunity for the politically-neutral monarch to discuss ideas outside of the usual party political pressure. Previous prime ministers have spoken of the meetings as being confidentially beneficial. Edward Heath, a Conservative prime minister in the 1970s, said he found it “a relief to be able to discuss everything with someone, knowing full well that there was not the slightest danger of any information leaking.” During Harold Wilson’s meetings with the late Queen Elizabeth II, meetings were said to have lasted up to two hours.
The meeting between King Charles and Prime Minister Sunak highlighted the king’s desire to remain in his position to fulfill his duties despite his medical diagnosis. The king is expected to continue his administrative duties while receiving treatment and will limit his public appearances to manage his health
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