Today it has been announced that His Majesty King Charles III will become the Patron of Cancer Research UK.
“We are delighted that His Majesty King Charles III has agreed to become our Patron,” said Lord Simon Stevens, Chair of Cancer Research UK.
“As the largest independent funder of cancer science, Cancer Research UK works at the leading edge of progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
“While cancer survival in the UK has doubled in recent decades, nearly 1 in 2 people will now get cancer in their lifetime so the King’s support for our vital mission is hugely welcome.”
Coinciding with the announcement, Their Majesties the King and Queen visited University College Hospital to raise awareness of early diagnosis and highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, which is taking place at the hospital.
This visit was His Majesty’s first as the charity’s new Patron.
Whilst there, the King met with Cancer Research UK’s Chief Clinician, Professor Charlie Swanton, who leads TRACERx – a major research initiative involving 250 researchers and clinicians based at 19 centres across the UK.
TRACERx is the single biggest investment in lung cancer research by Cancer Research UK and aims to investigate how lung cancer evolves over time and why treatments sometimes stop working.
During their visit, Their Majesties also learnt about other innovative cancer technologies on offer at University College Hospital, including CT scanners which are being used to help with the early detection of cancer.
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Ill sadly be stopping my 20 year long regular donation as im sick of the royals hijacking charities to justify their own existence. Fixing our corrupt society is my priority. Charles goes straight to the front of the queue for treatment – not an example i support.
This is to all of the cancer patients who don’t have medical attention. I’m donating $100,000 to the United Nations medical Cancer foundation.
Hpe,fully a cancer survivor will raise the profile of the work of Cancer Research UK ; welcome King Charles !
I attend queens oncology Castle hill East yorkshire where the late Queen Elizabeth the 2nd is profiled with The late Duke of Edinburgh how wonderful King Charles and the Queen will follow on were indeed very honoured to have such a profile in Cancer research.
So very pleased His Majesty Charles 111 has continued His Mothers Patronage of Cancer Research.
Could not have a better Patron than His Majesty King Charles
Great news for the charity. A kind and compassionate man who inspires many.
Great news . His majesty transmits compassion and kindness in all he does ably and lovingly supported by Queen Camilla. We are lucky to have him.
Wonderful news, there couldn’t be a better Patron for cancer research! A real champion for the cause, especially knowing the disease first-hand!
Wonderful news! I don’t think you could have a better Patron.
So good to hear King Charles is new patron of Cancer Research.
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