King Charles and Queen Camilla are marking the second anniversary of their Coronation with a special tree-planting ceremony at Windsor Castle today.
The royal couple will be joined by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden for the engagement.
The Swedish monarchs have travelled to Windsor Castle for the occasion.
Together, they will plant a Swedish oak tree in the Home Park of Windsor Castle.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are marking the second anniversary of their Coronation with a special tree-planting ceremony at Windsor Castle today.
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The tree was gifted to the Royal Family by the King and Queen of Sweden.
The ceremony marks the second anniversary of the Coronation, which took place at Westminster Abbey in May 2023.
This anniversary holds particular emotional significance for the royal couple.
It comes after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer less than a year after his Coronation.
The tree was gifted to the Royal Family by the King and Queen of Sweden.
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Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that the King would briefly step back from royal duties following his diagnosis.
The form of cancer has not been disclosed publicly.
The monarch returned to undertaking royal engagements in April 2024 and has continued making public appearances over the last 12 months.
King Charles and Queen Camilla recently undertook a State Visit to Italy earlier this month.
The tree-planting ceremony comes just one day after the King spoke candidly about his cancer journey.
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The royal couple hosted a Community Based Cancer Support Reception at which the King delivered a heartfelt speech.
They welcomed guests to raise awareness around cancer and thank those who support patients across the UK.
In his speech, the King spoke openly about his own experience with cancer, offering a rare glimpse into his health struggles.
Charles highlighted that 390,000 people receive new cancer diagnoses in the UK annually, equating to over 1,000 new cases every day.
"As one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity," the King said.
The reception brought together representatives from various cancer support organisations that the royal couple have supported throughout the years.
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The reception brought together representatives from various cancer support organisations that the royal couple have supported throughout the years.
The King reflected on how his personal journey has deepened his appreciation for those working in cancer support.
He noted that his experience has given him greater insight into "the extraordinary work undertaken by the remarkable organisations and individuals" present at the reception.
In a poignant moment, the monarch observed that "the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion."
