KING Charles shared an update on his cancer treatment as he revealed a side effect of chemotherapy during an emotional conversation with a veteran.
Her Majesty arrived at the Army Aviation Center in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, today to appoint Prince William Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
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Charles, 75, met William, 41, in front of an Apache helicopter as he officially appointed his eldest son as leader of Harry’s former helicopter unit.
And he shared a touching moment with British Army veteran Aaron Mapplebeck, who underwent chemotherapy last year for testicular cancer.
The brave vet told the King how he underwent nine weeks of intensive chemotherapy in February 2023 and is now almost a year post treatment.
Mr. Mapplebeck mentioned how he lost his sense of taste – and the king revealed that this had happened to him too.
Charles commented on the “loss of taste” during cancer treatment, something he recently mentioned during his visit to a London hospital two weeks ago.
The monarch was in fine form as he waved to the large crowd that had gathered to welcome him.
Her Majesty and William were seen beaming as they shared a touching embrace in front of the Apache, in what was a symbolic passing of the baton.
The helicopter is the same one that Harry flew in service on his second tour of Afghanistan until 2014.
Harry, who was in the Army Air Corps (AAC) for more than three years, qualified as an Apache commander in 2012.
William, who flew with the Air Ambulance, will then take to the skies in the Apache.
In addition to formally handing over the Army Air Corps title to the next generation, the king met veterans and families and viewed exhibits at the Army Flying Museum.
Charles unveiled a plaque commemorating an Apache helicopter on display at the museum.
With cancer treatment still ongoing, the king is gradually returning to public engagements.
The king is expected to hold his first major investiture on Tuesday since being diagnosed with cancer.
Charles will be knighted by the Archbishop of Canterbury for his key role in the coronation and will grant the title of dame to bestselling author Dame Jilly Cooper.
The monarch, who received permission from his doctors to return to public duties last month, will greet 52 recipients one by one at Windsor Castle.
Although it will be their largest indoor ceremony in many months, the investiture will be on a slightly smaller scale than usual.
It comes after the royal was “too busy” to see his youngest son when he visited the UK last week.
Harry, 39, was looking forward to seeing his father after traveling from California, but his spokesman said: “Unfortunately this will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full programme.”
Hours later, in a second criticism, the king revealed that his eldest son, William, would receive the honors today.
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