It was the king’s first in-person meeting since his cancer diagnosis was confirmed earlier this month.
Prince Charles, 75, returned to Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday and held an in-person Privy Council meeting before a traditional audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
For the past two weeks, the king and prime minister have held weekly telephone conversations while Prince Charles has been in Sandringham, Norfolk.
It was always understood that weekly audiences would resume on February 21 after the King’s cancer diagnosis was made public on February 5.
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions earlier this month, Mr Sunak said: “I know that the thoughts of the House of Commons and the nation are with the King and his family. We wish His Majesty a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to public life.” ” Of course. ”
After Wednesday’s meeting, Buckingham Palace released a rare video of the pair’s tete-a-tete.
“I’m glad to see him looking so healthy,” Sunak said. “It’s all done by mirrors,” replied the king, laughing.
“We all support you,” the Prime Minister said. “The country is behind you.” To this, King Charles responded with emotion. “I received so many wonderful messages and cards, which brought tears to my eyes most of the time.”
The monarch holds a private audience with the prime minister every week to discuss government matters.
The king is supposed to remain politically neutral on all issues, but can “advise and warn” ministers, including Mr Sunak, if necessary.
Prime Minister Charles has postponed all official business, but work on the national newspaper Red Box continues behind the scenes.
As he continues to undergo treatment for cancer, he will be absent from the Thanksgiving Day of his close friend and cousin, King Constantine II of Greece. Queen Camilla will lead her royal family at her memorial service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Tuesday, February 27th.
Constantine, the last king of Greece, died in January last year at the age of 82.
Prince Charles was unable to attend Constantine’s funeral in Athens last year due to commitments including a meeting with the President of Cyprus, so his sister, Princess Royal, attended the ceremony on his behalf.
Buckingham Palace announced last month that the king was diagnosed with a “type of cancer” while hospitalized for an enlarged prostate.
The full statement, released on February 5th, read: “During the King’s recent hospital surgery for an enlarged prostate, another concerning issue was identified. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a type of cancer. It is written as “.
“His Majesty today began a regular medical treatment schedule, during which time doctors have advised him to postpone official duties. During this period, His Majesty will continue to carry out his state and official duties as normal.” .
“The King is grateful to the medical team for the quick intervention made possible thanks to recent hospital procedures. The King remains fully positive about treatment and hopes to return to full official duties as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to it.”
“His Majesty has chosen to make his diagnosis public to avoid speculation and in the hope that it will help the public understand the lives of people around the world affected by cancer.”