King Charles is seen with Queen Camilla by his side as he returns to London for more cancer treatment after making his first public appearance at Sandringham
- The 75-year-old monarch landed at Clarendon House in the royal helicopter
- He was pictured beside the Queen as royal couple driven to Clarence House
King Charles has been seen returning to London today for more cancer treatment after his first public appearance at Sandringham.
The 75-year-old monarch landed at Clarendon House in the royal helicopter after spending a week in Norfolk resting following the shock announcement.
He was pictured with his wife Queen Camilla by his side as the royal couple were driven to nearby Clarence House.
It is thought that the King will hold face-to-face meetings in London this week despite his ongoing cancer treatment.
He will spend a day or so in the capital, as his trip is likely to overlap with his medical appointments.
Yesterday, Charles was pictured walking to church at Sandringham with Camilla, the first time he had been seen in public since he began regular treatments.
On Saturday he broke his silence for the first time as he sent his heartfelt thanks for the messages of support and said he was 'heartened' to hear his experience is inspiring others up and down the country to get themselves checked.
King Charles has been seen returning to London today for more cancer treatment after his first public appearance at Sandringham
The 75-year-old monarch was pictured with Queen Camilla by his side after spending a week in Norfolk following the shock announcement
Charles waves to the gathering crowds as the rain lashes down in London today
His Majesty landed at Clarendon House in the royal helicopter
The letter, signed by Charles R, read: 'I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days.
'As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.
'It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world.
'My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.'
Charles announced last week he was postponing all public duties while he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer, found by doctors while he was being treated for his benign enlarged prostate.
But the King is well enough to hold a limited number of face-to-face meetings, sources say.
The Queen has been carrying out her royal diary of engagements and last week said her husband was doing 'extremely well under the circumstances'.
She said the King, who underwent his first bout of cancer treatment last week, had been 'very touched' by all the messages of support he has received from the public.
Charles seemed in high sprits yesterday morning as he attended a church service on the Sandringham estate almost a week after his shock cancer diagnosis
The King and Queen Camilla were pictured at the Sandringham Estate Chapel before being greeted by rev Canon Paul Williams
The King has been spending time at Sandringham since his public announcement that he had been diagnosed with cancer
Following the service, the King and Queen once again waved to the crowds of people gathered on the estate
His Majesty offered 'heartfelt thanks' to the British public on Saturday evening in a letter from Sandringham House
The King appeared to be in high spirits yesterday morning while attending a service at St Mary Magdalene Church.
He smiled and waved at a crowd of more than 100 well-wishers as he visited the Sandringham Estate Chapel alongside his Camilla, 76, before being greeted by rev Canon Paul Williams.
Wearing his signature long brown coat and using an umbrella as a walking stick, the King strolled at his usual brisk pace for the 11am service at the Norfolk estate.
Andy Frost, 48, of Cromer, Norfolk, who was in the crowd, said: 'The King really didn't look too bad when you think of what he has been going through.
'We normally come here about two or three times a year to visit Sandringham House, but today we thought we would come and see how the King is. He was walking very well, and actually looked better than I thought he would. It was lovely to see him.'
Mr Frost's wife Eileen added: 'He looked quite well. He waved at everyone and seemed like he was doing really well.'
Laura Barron of Sunbury, Surrey, who was with her son Hugo, eight, and eight-month-old daughter Beth said: 'We are on holiday in the area, so we thought we would come to see the King.
'He was walking along normally, and he really looked better than I thought he would. We didn't get very close, but he certainly looks smart and able to walk confidently.'
Buckingham Palace confirmed last week Charles, who only acceded to the throne 17 months ago, does not have prostate cancer, saying only that he has a 'form of cancer'.
He was diagnosed after a 'separate issue of concern was noted' and was investigated while he was being treated for his benign enlarged prostate.
Andy and Eileen Frost of Cromer, Norfolk, who were amongst the well-wishers at Sandringham said the King 'seemed like he was doing really well'
More than a hundred people gathered on the Norfolk estate to try and catch a glimpse of the King and Queen
The King, who wore a long brown coat, was accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla who wore a monochrome outfit
Friends revealed last week that 'workaholic' Charles will most likely be spending his time indulging in two of his favourite hobbies - walking and water painting - while trying to take it easy.
All public engagements have been cancelled but those close to the monarch joked that he will continue to work through his 'red boxes' of paperwork 'before he's had his boiled egg in the morning.'
A friend told the Mail: 'Boredom will be one of the hardest things for him.'
Another said the King will likely to spend some his time listening to his beloved records of the late Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, specifically the poetic song Take This Waltz, which he has described as 'very moving'.
