King Charles to hold meeting with Rishi Sunak over the phone after cancer diagnosis
Royal commentator claims King Charles will hate being away from the public
King Charles is set to hold his weekly meeting with the Prime Minster over the phone following his cancer diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that the King had been diagnosed with cancer in a public statement.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said: "We don't in general and we are not going to get into the habit of commenting on the PM's conversations with the King."
"But we have agreed with the Palace in this specific instance to confirm that they will be speaking on the phone later."
King Charles is set to hold his weekly meeting with the Prime Minster over the phone following his cancer diagnosis.
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The meetings are to discuss Government matters but the details of the conversations are never released to the public.
On Tuesday, Prince Harry and King Charles had a 45-minute meeting at Clarence House following the Duke of Sussex’s arrival in the UK.
The King’s youngest son received an escort from police officers as he made his way to central London after landing at Heathrow airport.
Following the meeting, the King and Queen Camilla travelled to Sandringham.
The meetings are to discuss Government matters but the details of the conversations are never released to the public.
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King Charles had informed his youngest son of his cancer diagnosis during a private conversation before the news was made public earlier this week.
Buckingham Palace is not sharing any further details on the King's condition.
It comes as the King's eldest son, the Prince of Wales returned to royal duties today.
Prince William handed out honours at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Prince William handed out honours at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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Kate is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter.
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William and Harry are not expected to meet while the Duke of Sussex is in England as their relationship remains strained.
The Prince of Wales appearance today marks his return to working royal duties following a break to support his wife Kate.
The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery on January 16 and stayed in the London Clinic hospital for two weeks following the operation.
Kate is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter.