Royal news live: King Charles cut out these foods after cancer diagnosis as Beatrice’s working royal plans revealed
The royal couple have cut back on lamb, beef and pork
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Your support makes all the difference.King Charles has had to make changes to his diet in the wake of his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, with the 76-year-old cutting down on his red meat intake.
His wife Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, has revealed that the royal couple have cut back on lamb, beef and pork, as the king assesses what he eats following “what he’s been through recently”.
Cancer Research UK states that red meat is classed as a “probable cause of cancer”, while Buckingham Palace have not disclosed what type of cancer is affecting the monarch.
Since his diagnosis, his niece Princess Beatrice has increased her public profile as she steps up to support the royal family, although insiders have insisted there is no plan for her to take on official duties.
Recently, she attended the Future Textiles exhibition by the King’s Foundation, and remains one of the four Counsellors of State, with the authority to deputise for Charles if he is absent.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has closed some of its grandest rooms as it undergoes a £369m refurbishment, with ext month’s visit by the Emir of Qatar to be the last state visit to take place for three years.
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The Princess of Wales will host her annual Christmas carol concert, with the service reflecting on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives”.
Kate, who is recovering from cancer, is going ahead with her televised festive event at Westminster Abbey on 6 December, Kensington Palace announced.
The princess set her sights on being able to stage the Together At Christmas service in 2024 despite the health challenges she has faced, and it forms part of her gradual return to public duties after finishing chemotherapy treatment in the summer.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are likely to put on a particularly special Christmas for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis this year.
The royal family have endured what William described as a “dreadful” year, with both Kate and the King battling cancer, so it is looking probable that the royal couple will be putting their all into festive celebrations with their children.
The prince has stepped up admirably as both his wife and father face major health scares, admitting that 2024 has “probably been the hardest year in my life”.
As she gradually returns to public duties following her chemotherapy treatment, it has been confirmed that the princess will be hosting her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on 6 December.
The whole family may be set to soon pick their Christmas tree together after they were spotted doing so from the Christmas Tree Shop in Berkshire last year, which is near to their home Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
All of the Waleses are also expected to spend Christmas and New Year at Sandringham House along with the rest of the royals, as is tradition, staying at their country home Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
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