King Charles waves with a smile as he goes to church after his heartfelt cancer message to the nation

King Charles III was all smiled today after being diagnosed with cancer as he attended a church service this morning. Several images were taken of the monarch today as he entered for the service on the royal Sandringham Estate, where he has been recovering since news of his cancer diagnosis was made public on February 6, The Mirror reports.

It came hours after the monarch issued a statement of his gratitude to the public for its heartfelt messages of support after the world was left reeling following the news. The King was so moved by the nation’s support as he fights cancer he sent a message of thanks last night.

In the note, Charles said it was the “greatest comfort” and he is heartened that sharing his diagnosis has “shone a light” on organisations helping patients. The Queen has also said they have been “touched”.

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In a personal and candid statement issued by Buckingham Palace, Charles said his illness had led to the growth of his own “lifelong admiration” for organisations like the NHS and charities that help thousands fight the disease. The 75-year-old also said he was “heartened” that sharing his plight had helped promote “public understanding” of the illness – referencing the surge in online searches for NHS information about cancer and its symptoms. Royal sources said last night His Majesty is “doing well” and expected to attend church at Sandringham today.

He is understood to be focusing on resting in preparation for more treatment while recuperating at his estate in Norfolk. His condition was discovered during surgery at the London Clinic for an enlarged prostate last month, which led to the discovery of a “form of cancer”