King Charles cancer news: Monarch seen in first public appearance as Harry returns to UK in weeks

The King has attended church with the Queen in his first public outing since announcing his cancer diagnosis.

Walking alongside Camilla and holding an umbrella, Charles arrived at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday morning.

It comes after Buckingham Palace said the king, who took the throne 17 months ago, has a “form of cancer”.

He was diagnosed after “another cause for concern was noted” and was investigated while being treated for a benign enlarged prostate.

The king, 75, was last seen on Tuesday leaving Clarence House the day after beginning his treatment, following a brief reunion with the Duke of Sussex.

Charles has postponed all his public-facing duties, but continues behind-the-scenes work on his red boxes of state documents.

On Saturday, the King thanked people for their “many messages of support and good wishes” and said it was “equally encouraging” to hear how sharing his diagnosis had helped promote public understanding of cancer.

Buckingham Palace has criticized “intrusive” AI-written books about the King's diagnosis, as Amazon removes several books from sale.

Several books were put on sale which were reported to share exclusive revelations about the King's health and were said to be written by artificial intelligence, the Mail on Sunday reported.

Buckingham Palace said any headlines that speculate about Charles' diagnosis and treatment are “intrusive, insensitive and full of inaccuracies” and that its legal team will “analyze the matter closely.”

A spokesperson said: “Any headline that speculates about Her Majesty's diagnosis and treatment is intrusive, insensitive and full of inaccuracies.

“Our legal team will analyze the matter closely. We call on any individual or organization facilitating their sale to remove them immediately.”

Amazon said it removed titles that “violated our content guidelines.”

A spokesperson said: “Amazon constantly evaluates emerging technologies and is committed to providing the best possible buying, reading and publishing experience for authors and customers.

“We have content guidelines that govern which books can be offered for sale and we immediately investigate any book when a concern arises.”

Prince Harry will return to the UK in a matter of weeks to attend the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Invictus Games.

Celebrations are scheduled to take place at St Paul's Cathedral in May for the event Harry founded in 2014. Britain also recently announced a multi-million-dollar bid to host the games in Birmingham in 2027.

The duke will reportedly fly back to his homeland from California just weeks after his fleeting visit to see his father last week. Harry cleared his schedule to fly more than 5,000 miles for a meeting with the King in London, which lasted less than an hour.

Writing on Instagram on Saturday, the 64-year-old said: “His Majesty is very dear to me and I think I speak for everyone when I say he is in my thoughts and prayers.”

Saint Mary Magdalene is a medieval stone church that was restored in the 19th century. Protected as a historic building, the church includes monuments to the royal family ranging from Princess Alice in 1879 to King George VI, Charles's grandfather, in 1952.

Nearby Sandringham House, the private home of the last six British monarchs, is set among parkland, gardens and working farms. It has been property of the royal family since 1862.

King Charles encouraged Prince William to enjoy time with his family before taking on the role of king, according to a royal author.

Ingrid Seward, author of My mom and I, states: “I remember Charles saying that he was determined that William would enjoy his family before taking on too much royal work.

“He feels like that's the minimum William should have: he needs to be able to enjoy his family before taking on this role.”

“I think Charles told William, 'Take care of your wife, first and foremost. She is very important to you.'”

In the decades he spent waiting to ascend the throne, King Charles always made sure to maintain a strict diet and a strict daily exercise routine.

After receiving his first cancer treatment, King Charles III took up residence at Sandringham House, located along the North Sea coast in eastern England.

Earlier this week, the King was flown by helicopter to Sandringham, after appearing in good spirits as he smiled and waved to the crowds gathered as he left Clarence House in central London. He is understood to have boarded a helicopter with his wife, Queen Camilla, from Buckingham Palace.