Royal News Roundup: King Charles Poses for Striking Photo in Return to Royal Duties, Queen Camilla Wears Leopard-Print Dress & More

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for April 30, 2024.

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  • Today, King Charles officially returned to royal duties for the first time since announcing his cancer diagnosis.

  • The monarch visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre with his wife, Queen Camilla, and was captured in a striking photo outside the facility (seen above).

  • While chatting with a patient, King Charles discussed his reaction to his diagnosis. He said, “It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?”

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  • During the outing to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, Queen Camilla looked divine in a leopard-print dress.

  • King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have reportedly gifted their son, Crown Prince Christian, a new car after passing his driving test.

  • Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, shared a photo of Althorp House's newest addition: a Fox Red Labrador.

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  • Yesterday, Queen Camilla hosted the original members of the Maiden Yachting Crew at Clarence House. The get-together was in response to the group’s win at the Global Ocean Race.

  • Duchess Sophie just made history as the first member of the British royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. The family shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram featuring the Duchess of Edinburgh posing with President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska.

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