King Charles spoke about his own experience as a cancer patient on Wednesday, during a private reception he and Queen Camilla hosted at Buckingham Palace. The royals welcomed people working in community-based cancer organizations and initiatives,

King Charles III has given his first comments about the "frightening experience" of being diagnosed with cancer and his appreciation for the "extraordinary work" done by those helping others living with the illness.

King Charles III is opening up about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, acknowledging that the experience can be "daunting and at times frightening" for both patients and their loved ones.