King Charles and Queen Camilla host private dinner for London Clinic staff at Clarence House – details

King Charles and Queen Camilla held a private dinner for staff from the hospital where both the monarch and his daughter-in-law the Princess of Wales were recently treated.

The intimate event for staff at The London Clinic took place at Clarence House in London on Tuesday evening, and followed a reception for the hospital’s employees.

Earlier in the day, Charles met cancer patients in his return to royal duties following his diagnosis and treatment. He also had his own treatment before the dinner took place, saying during the engagement: “I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well.”

Nonetheless, the King appeared to be in great spirits as he visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre longside his loyal wife, speaking to medical specialists and patients during the outing.

In a touching moment, Charles warmly held hands with cancer patients as he took the time to hear their stories. During one conversation, His Majesty confessed it was a “bit of a shock” when he was given his own cancer diagnosis.

Asked how he is doing by one patient undergoing chemotherapy, the King replied: “Not too bad. It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” The King was asked how he was feeling, saying: “I’m all right thank you very much, not too bad.”