Prince Edward speaks out with new update on King's health amid cancer treatment

09 March 2024 , 15:00

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The monarch's younger brother has had an extremely busy week alongside his wife, Duchess Sophie (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Edward has shared an update about how King Charles is doing following his cancer diagnosis.

The monarch's younger brother has had an extremely busy week alongside his wife, Duchess Sophie. The couple have taken part in numerous royal engagements across the country.

Prince Edward said: "We were all hugely grateful for the extraordinary support from everyone. I know he has been very touched by it all." With regards to the King's cancer treatment, he said: "He's doing well, we are keeping our fingers crossed that it all goes very well."

Despite his shock diagnosis, King Charles continues to carry out his duties behind the scenes, while he has taken a step back from public-facing royal roles. The monarch met the Ambassador of Algeria, Nourredine Yazid, during a private audience at Buckingham Palace in London, this week.

He also met the Ambassador of Mauritania, Samba Mamadou, who also presented his credentials during the private audience. Prince Edward and Princess Sophie continue to carry out royal engagements.

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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's smile as Prince Edward's about to cut his 60th Birthday cake, during the Community Sport and Recreation Awards (Getty Images)

Prince Edward shared the comments about King Charles' health when he gave an interview to the Daily Mail at the Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey.

On International Women's Day, the couple visited Headingley Stadium and met with female rugby players. They also attended the Community Sport and Recreation Awards ahead of the Prince's 60th birthday tomorrow, according to The Express.

In tribute, Duchess Sophie gave a speech in which she called her husband the "most loving of husbands" and "my best friend". She said: "Which is why I am grateful for this chance to able to publicly celebrate and compliment him."

Sophie said Edward was "humbled" when the late Queen made him a Knight of the Garter in 2006, and "equally delighted and moved" when the new King made him Duke of Edinburgh.

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