King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted their second Buckingham Palace garden party on Wednesday. The event celebrated those in the education and skills sector and was attended by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
However, during a moment with a guest, the monarch opened up about his cancer treatment, revealing how food was helping him as he recovered. One of the guests at the party was international relations student Stamford Collis, 22, who is battling cancer.
Speaking after the meeting, Stamford shared: "He was asking me about the treatment I have starting in June and spoke to me about food and diet. He also asked me if I had undergone radiation treatment, which I had earlier this year."
© Getty ImagesCharles was overheard musing: "It's sometimes about the diet and what you eat. It can help."
There was another emotional moment when Charles met Patricia Alban who set up Sammy’s Foundation last year in memory of her son, who suffered from Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism and died in 2020 at the age of 13.
© Getty Images"I told Sammy 'one day I will meet the king and tell him about you'," she told media. "And here I am. I can't believe it. He would have been so proud. I feel quite emotional. I feel like he is there. It's been a dream of mine."
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© Getty ImagesEntrance
King Charles and Queen Camilla looked formal as they arrived for the event, with the monarch looking suave in a grey suit and Camilla in a gorgeous white dress.
© Getty ImagesWhimsical tie
Charles wore a jaunty tie out to the event covered in submarines.
© Getty ImagesDazzling brooch
Camilla also dazzled with her accessories, with an astounding brooch on her dress.
© Getty ImagesMeeting the guests
Charles descended the stairs and waved to his guests. The monarch looked smart with his top hat completing his ensemble.
© Getty ImagesBallet performance
The royal couple and guests were treated to a ballet performance from students from the Royal Ballet School. Music was played by the British Army Band Catterick and the Band of The Royal Air Force Regiment; tunes included the Harry Potter theme song.
© Getty ImagesThe Queen's smile
Camilla smiled as she chatted with guests in the warm May weather. She even shared her hopes that guests were managing to keep cool.
© Getty ImagesMeeting with Stanford
Charles had a poignant meeting with student Stanford, with the pair discussing their experiences with cancer.
