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King tells Rishi Sunak he was 'reduced to tears' over public support since cancer diagnosis

Source: PA

The King has revealed that he was reduced to tears over “wonderful messages” from the public following his cancer diagnosis as he met with the Prime Minister on Wednesday.

Charles held an in-person audience with Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace and has been pictured returning to work for the first time since the diagnosis.

He met Mr Sunak face to face late on Wednesday afternoon, marking the restart of their weekly encounters to discuss matters of Government.

The Prime Minister told Charles: “We’re all behind you. The country is all behind you.”

Charles replied: “I’ve had so many wonderful

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