King Charles and Queen Camilla have been spotted for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was disclosed. They have now left London - after a visit from Prince Harry - by helicopter for Sandringham.
Wednesday 7 February 2024 13:22, UK
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We're pausing our coverage of the King's health news for now - thanks for following along.
You can scroll through the blog below to catch up on the key updates, as the monarch resides at his Norfolk home after stepping back from public duties following his cancer diagnosis.
The meeting between the King and Prince Harry today lasted for around 45 minutes, says our royal correspondent Laura Bundock.
The Duke of Sussex landed at Heathrow earlier after an overnight flight from California and travelled to Clarence House to see his father.
It was a "notable moment", says Bundock.
"A royal reunion, but perhaps not a great reconciliation.
"Although, I think the fact that Prince Harry had to travel for thousands of miles for that 45-minute meeting - and bear in mind the two haven't spoken in person for months - means it was significant.
"It was an important moment."
With no plans for Prince William to meet Harry while he is in the UK, "for now, the focus is very much on the King's health", Bundock adds.
"Those red boxes will be delivered here to this remote base of West Norfolk.
"But I think we are now facing a new reality, a moment of change, a moment of uncertainty, where the only certainty is the fact that things will be different and we won't be seeing much of the King in the coming weeks."
By Ben van der Merwe, Daniel Dunford and Saywah Mahmood, data journalists
King Charles has started cancer treatment, around a week after being diagnosed while in hospital for a procedure on an enlarged prostate.
Many of those relying on the NHS for cancer care can be waiting far longer for tests and treatment.
The Palace has said that the King does not have prostate cancer, the most common kind of cancer among men of his age.
Fatality rates for cancers among older men vary significantly. While 95% of men over 75 diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within five years of their diagnosis, just 36% of those diagnosed with prostate cancer do so.
Almost three in every 10 people (29%) referred by their GP are forced to wait more than four weeks to receive their diagnosis. More than a third (35%) only start treatment more than two months after first being referred.
Read more from our data and forensics team here...
The leader of the Reform UK party says he booked himself in for an "annual check-up" today after the King's health news yesterday.
Richard Tice told Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge he'd "semi-forgotten" to make the booking until the announcement from Buckingham Palace.
"The benefit of the King sharing this information is it reminds people we've got to get checked up - so I booked in for my annual check-up today," he said.
The Ukrainian president is the latest in a string of world leaders sending messages of support to the King.
In a post to X, Volodymyr ZelenAG百家乐在线官网y said: "On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I wish to convey words of support and wishes for a speedy recovery to His Royal Majesty King Charles III.
"We remember Your Majesty's attention and genuine compassion for Ukraine and Ukrainians, and we highly value it.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Your Majesty, the Royal Family, and the British people."
The King received his shock cancer diagnosis while undergoing separate treatment for an enlarged prostate.
The diagnosis will see him step back from public engagements for a time - but whose job is it to keep the monarchy fit and healthy?
The King "famously doesn't have lunch", and is "particular about his food". He has also been open about his support for complementary therapies in the past.
Here we've taken a look inside his top medical team - including a doctor criticised for his support for faith healing and herbalism...
The House of Lords has sent well wishes to the King.
Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith opened today's session in the upper chamber by saying: "I know we were all sorry to hear news of His Majesty the King's illness.
"I am sure the thoughts of the whole House are with the King and his family, and we look forward to His Majesty's full return to public duties in due course."
The minister of the church attended by royals on trips to Scotland has said the King is in the community's thoughts.
Rev Ken MacKenzie, minister of Crathie Kirk, near the Balmoral estate, said the King is "very well-known and liked" in the community.
"Many people in the parish have got to know the King over many years and are concerned for him," he said.
"We are glad that his treatment is under way and hope and pray that all will be well with him.
"King Charles lives a busy life and I hope that he enjoys a quieter time over the coming months while he recuperates.
"All of us want to pass on our very best wishes and assure him that we are holding him in our prayers as well as other members of the royal family."
Mr MacKenzie, who is minister of the Parish of Braemar and Crathie in Aberdeenshire and a Domestic Chaplain to the King, praised the King for publicly announcing his diagnosis.
He said: "Speaking out this way is a gracious and humble thing to do, hats off to him, and I am sure it will prove to be very helpful to other people."
The King has had to step back from public-facing duties as he undergoes cancer treatment.
We're now expecting to see his siblings and his children rally around to do what they can to help him.
But how will Buckingham Palace ensure the King stays visible to the public - and will we see more of Prince William?
Our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills explains...
The King is understood to be at Sandringham today on the anniversary of the death of his grandfather, who died at the royal estate 72 years ago.
King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, died on 6 February 1952 at the age of 56.
He passed away in his sleep at Sandringham after suffering from lung cancer.
After his death his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, became Queen at the age of 25.
