King Charles Shares Intimate Look at Get Well Cards That Brought Him to Tears amid Cancer Diagnosis
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WhileKing Charleshas admitted that the numerous cards he’s received from well-wishers following hiscancer diagnosishave"reduced" him to tears, they’re also bringing a smile to his face.
Since news of his cancer diagnosis was announced nearly three weeks ago on Feb. 5, the King, 75, has received thousands of cards and letters. Among them is a humorous one depicting a dog wearing a veterinary cone with the caption: “King Charles, at least you don’t have to wear a cone!” Another strikes a more emotional tone with the words, “The main thing is family.”
According to the video on Friday, “The Correspondence Team at Buckingham Palace have received more than 7,000 letters and cards from across the world. The King has been sent a selection in his daily red box of paperwork. Many share their own experience with cancer. Others offer good wishes and advice for a speedy recovery. To everyone who took the time to write, THANK YOU. As His Majesty has said, ‘Such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.’’’
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Another card from a young well-wisher expresses, “King Charles, sorry to hear you are not feeling well at the moment. I am wishing you a speedy recovery. Get Well Soon.”
One adult expressed, “I wanted to tell you I am thinking of you as you face your own diagnosis and treatment and send prayers and every good wish for a speedy recovery.”
Another adult’s message was, “Chin up, chest out, remain positive and don’t let it get you down. Trust me, it works, but the main thing is family.”
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During his first in-person audience at Buckingham Palace since his diagnosis, King Charles shared a light-hearted moment with Sunak. When the prime minister said it was “wonderful” to see the King looking so well, the monarch humorously responded, “It’s all done with mirrors.”
The prime minister then responded, “Well, we’re all behind you. The country’s behind you.”
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The pair also discussed how news of the King’s cancer has put a spotlight on many vital cancer charities.
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King Charles with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on February 21, 2024.JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty
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“I hear there’s been a lot more attention and interest on those main, wonderful cancer charities, many of which I’ve been patron for years,” the King said with a laugh.
Sunak replied, “They do incredible work up and down the country.”
source: people.com
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