ing Charles and Kate, Princess of Wales, are set to team up tonight for a reception to honour Cancer Research UK.
The charity is marking its 125th anniversary year. To celebrate the occasion, a reception is being hosted at St Jamesâs Palace in London on Tuesday evening.
King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, will host the event alongside Queen Camilla.
King Charles and Princess of Wales to attend reception for Cancer Research UK
Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Princess of Wales will also join the reception.
Kate herself battled cancer following a diagnosis in 2024. She and King Charles have supported each other throughout their respective health battles.
Royal fans have gushed over the collaboration for the reception. One person said on X, referring to Kate: âSo exciting and something so close to her heart.â
Another wrote: âLove when joint engagements happen.â
Someone else added: âWonderful news, this is something so close to the hearts of our beloved #kingcharles and our beautiful #PrincessofWales.â
King Charlesâ cancer battle
The kingâs cancer diagnosis was announced by Buckingham Palace in February 2024.
The type of cancer he has hasnât been revealed. The palace confirmed the reason why King Charles chose to speak out about his diagnosis.
So exciting and something so close to her heart.
A statement read: âHis Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.â
Meanwhile, in December last year, the king shared some âgood newsâ in his cancer journey.
The kingâs âgood newsâ amid cancer journey
In a personal video message for that yearâs Stand Up To Cancer campaign, King Charles said: âEarly diagnosis quite simply saves lives. Now, I have heard this message repeatedly during my visits to cancer centres across the country.
âI know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case, enabling me to continue leading a full and active life, even while undergoing treatment.
âIndeed, today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to âdoctorsâ orders, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.â
Princess of Walesâ cancer journey
The Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis weeks after the kingâs was revealed.
In a video message shared in March 2024, Kate revealed that tests after her abdominal surgery in the January found cancer had been present.
Therefore, she was advised to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy. In September of 2024, Kate announced she had completed her treatment.
Then in January 2025, the Princess of Wales expressed her relief over being in remission. Since then, she has gradually been returning to duties, including a recent overseas trip to Italy.
