King Charles leaves Clarence House after undergoing more cancer treatments in London, as he returns to the Sandringham estate
- The monarch returned to Sandringham after 24 hours in the capital
King Charles has left Clarence House and is returning to Sandringham after undergoing further cancer treatment in London.
The monarch was seen waving as he returned to the estate this morning after 24 hours in the capital.
The 75-year-old had landed at Clarendon House in the royal helicopter yesterday after spending a week in Norfolk resting following the shock announcement. He was pictured with his wife Queen Camilla by his side as the royal couple were driven to nearby Clarence House.
On Saturday, Charles broke his silence for the first time as he expressed his sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support and said he was “encouraged” to hear that his experience is inspiring others across the country to get themselves checked.
Charles announced last week that he would postpone all public duties while he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer, discovered by doctors while he was being treated for his benign enlarged prostate.
King Charles pictured arriving at Clarence House yesterday – he has since been seen leaving to head back to the Sandringham Estate
The 75-year-old monarch arrived at Clarence House in London on Tuesday with Queen Camilla at his side after spending a week in Norfolk.
Camilla has kept her royal diary of engagements and said last week that her husband was 'doing extremely well under the circumstances'.
She said the king, who underwent his first cancer treatment last week, was “very touched” by all the messages of support he has received from the public.
Charles was seen walking to church in Sandringham with Camilla on Sunday, the first time he has been seen in public since starting regular treatments.
The king appeared in good spirits as he attended a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
He smiled and waved to a crowd of more than 100 sympathizers as he visited the Sandringham Estate Chapel with 76-year-old Camilla, before being greeted by the Revd Canon Paul Williams.
Dressed in his trademark long brown coat and carrying an umbrella for a walking stick, the king walked at his usual brisk pace for the 11am service at the Norfolk estate.
Crowds, who gathered to show support for the couple after Charles' diagnosis, watched from behind closed gates and said it looked like he was doing very well.
Charles appeared in good spirits on Sunday morning as he attended a church service at the Sandringham estate, almost a week after his shock cancer diagnosis
The king has been spending time at Sandringham since publicly announcing he had been diagnosed with cancer
After the service, the King and Queen waved again to the crowds that had gathered on the estate
Buckingham Palace confirmed last week that Charles, who only took the throne 17 months ago, does not have prostate cancer, saying only that he has a 'form of cancer'.
He was diagnosed after an 'isolated problem of concern was noted' and was assessed while being treated for his benign enlarged prostate.
Friends revealed last week that 'workaholic' Charles will most likely spend his time on two of his favorite hobbies – walking and watercolouring – as he tries to take it easy.
All public appointments have been cancelled, but those close to the monarch joked that he will continue to work through his “red boxes” of paperwork “before he has eaten his boiled egg in the morning.”
A friend told the Mail: 'Boredom will be one of the hardest things for him.'
Another said the king will likely spend some of his time listening to his beloved records by the late Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, especially the poetic song Take This Waltz, which he described as “very moving.”