King had 'genuine empathy' for cancer patients - 'He clasped their hands'

King had 'genuine empathy' for cancer patients - 'He clasped their hands'
Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 01/05/2024

- 13:28

King Charles visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre with the Queen

A royal expert has claimed that the King had "genuine empathy" for cancer patients that he visited after he returned to public duties yesterday.

His Majesty had his first official engagement since being diagnosed with cancer and he visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre with the Queen and met patients and staff in his new role as the charity's patron.

Speaking to GB News royal expert Jennie Bond said: "It wasn't just a handshake, it was a handclasp. It was real and genuine, holding people's hands, and empathizing with them.

"You could see that in all his body language and his face. And I think this is probably quite cathartic for him and obviously for the patients he met there.

"But to meet people who are going through this trauma, this mental trauma, as well as physical trauma and truly empathise with them, must have been uplifting all around."

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