King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have been hailed for their "bravery" through their cancer diagnosis and treatment, which has been credited with "supporting thousands of lives".
The King and Princess have both been very open about their journeys through cancer, with Catherine announcing in January 2025 that she is in remission.
His Majesty shared in December 2025 that he could start scaling back his treatment and urged the public to get tested for the disease, emphasising that early diagnosis can save lives.
Senior health information officer at Cancer Research UK, Amy Hirst, discussed with GB News the positive effect the royals have had by talking about cancer and "destigmatising" the topic.
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She said: "Cancer can affect anyone. The bravery of the princess and the King, coming forward with that story, knowing that they've got a lot of eyes on them - it's so brave.
"We really appreciate that hope and honesty. It's that really important reminder for people to listen to their bodies when something doesn't look or feel quite right.
"And the more we talk about cancer, the better, and we have made a lot of progress in research. There is hope."
Ms Hirst discussed the key point raised by the King of early diagnosis and how the screening checks that the monarch shared is still being accessed.
The King raised the key point of early diagnosis in December
| GETTYShe explained: "Getting checked early means treatments are more likely to be successful, so it's really important. In most cases, it won't be cancer, but if it is, spotting it early means it could make all the difference.
"The screening checker is still up, so we'll keep on monitoring it. That's screenchecker.com, so hopefully people still are able to find that.
"It just helps people understand if they might be eligible for cancer screening and gives people really helpful tips and advice from a team of celebrities to help tackle common barriers."
She added that the royal support is "so appreciated" and has "helped thousands of lives".
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| PAThe Princess of Wales shared a personal message for World Cancer Day, highlighting the "fear and exhaustion" of battling the disease.
Catherine said: "On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery.
"Cancer touches so many lives. Not only patients, but the families, friends and caregivers who walk beside them.
"As anyone who has experienced this journey will know, it's not linear. There are moments of fear and exhaustion. But also moments of strength, kindness, and profound connection."
The King was 'deeply touched' by the reaction to his cancer message in December 2025
| PAHer message continued: "Today is a reminder of the importance of care, understanding and hope. Please know you are not alone."
Following King Charles's moving video over December, the Monarch shared how he was "deeply touched" by the reaction to it.
The Palace said it has been "delighted by the scale and sensitivity of the worldwide media reaction".
It explained that it is "most grateful for the many kind comments we have received for the King, both from those working in cancer care and from the general public".
The Palace continued: "I know His Majesty will be greatly encouraged and deeply touched by the very positive reaction his message has generated. He will be particularly pleased at the way it has helped to shine a light on the benefits of cancer screening programmes.
"It has long been the King's view that if some public good can come from sharing elements of his personal diagnosis and treatment journey, then it would be his pleasure and duty to do so.
"His thoughts and warmest wishes will remain with all those affected by cancer and those who care for them."