King Charles sent personal information to cancer patients, talking about the “difficult, sometimes terrifying experiences” of cancer patients and their loved ones.

In a heartfelt message sent to guests at the Buckingham Palace reception at the cancer charity, the king spoke of the “statistics” of becoming cancer – referring to more than 1,000 new cases recorded in the UK every day.

He said his experience with cancer showed that “the darkest disease moments can be illuminated with the greatest sympathy”.

The information does not provide the latest news on the progress of the King’s own cancer treatment, but royal sources say he is moving in a positive direction.

The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and continued to receive regular treatment, which is said to be successful and he is getting better and better.

After he suffered side effects, he had a brief hospital stay in March, but he was good enough in April to make a state visit to Italy on a busy schedule with plans to travel further abroad.

People try to be more open to his health issues – this latest information reflects his feelings about sharing experiences with many other families that have affected cancer.

The king's statement continued: "But as one of me, I can guarantee that this fact can also be an experience that makes people the best of humanity."

He praised the “care community” that helps cancer patients with humanity and their expertise.

The King stressed the “far-deep impact of human connections – whether it is in the careful explanation of professional nurses, the hand held by hospice volunteers or the shared experience in the support group”.

"While every patient's journey is different, together you make sure that cancer diagnosis never means a future without hope and support," the king said.

He quoted Mrs. Deborah James, who died of bowel cancer in 2022 and whose parents were guests at the reception, said: "There is no regrets; and forever, there is always hope of rebellion."

The reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday night was to commemorate the community project to help people with cancer and health groups trying to prevent it.

Among the guests, will be representatives of cancer charities including McMillan Cancer Support, Breast Cancer, Maggie and Child Hospice Southwest.

The reception includes showing the work of the group to help people affected by cancer, including hero wigs and mobile dance sensations that use dances to support cancer women.

In the palace, there are cancer charities, people with cancer and those who have lost relatives, including radio show host Adele Roberts, former football player Ashley Cain and actor Richard E Grant.

"Every day we see the impact cancer has on people's lives, and for some people, the experience is simply unacceptable even because of who they are or where they live. Our mission is to change cancer care, but we can't do it on our own."

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