King Charles says it's heartening to hear how his cancer diagnosis has helped promote public understanding of the disease.

He's released his first statement following the announcement, thanking everyone for messages of support.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Charles could be moving to a Sandringham farmhouse for the time being- the same one Prince Philip spent his final days in.

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King Charles says it's heartening to hear how his cancer diagnosis has helped promote public understanding of the disease.
He's released his first statement following the announcement, thanking everyone for messages of support.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Charles could be moving to a Sandringham farmhouse for the time being- the same one Prince Philip spent his final days in.
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