King Charles is feeling 'very good' as he returns to Royal duties following his cancer treatment, Penny Mordaunt reveals
- The King returned to public duty last week as he continues treatment for cancer
King Charles is feeling 'very good' as he returns to Royal duties following his cancer treatment, Penny Mordaunt revealed tonight.
The 75-year-old monarch made a triumphant return to public life earlier this month despite still undergoing treatment for unspecified form of the disease.
The Commons leader spoke fondly of Charles today as she helped mark the first anniversary of the King and Queen's coronation, speaking of her meetings with him as her role as Lord President of the Privy Council.
She told GB News: 'I think people won't be surprised to know that he's completely charming and always calm.
'And he's also got a really good sense of humour as well. But he's always asking about how things are going, particularly issues that we're dealing with in Parliament or about particular groups who he knows that are having a rough time.
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King Charles is feeling 'very good' as he returns to Royal duties following his cancer treatment, Penny Mordaunt has revealed
![The Commons leader (pictured) spoke fondly of Charles today as she helped mark the first anniversary of the King and Queen's coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84526379-13388715-The_Commons_leader_pictured_spoke_fondly_of_Charles_today_as_she-m-26_1715027117734.jpg)
The Commons leader (pictured) spoke fondly of Charles today as she helped mark the first anniversary of the King and Queen's coronation
![Ms Mordaunt was responsible for bearing the Sword of State and presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering to Charles at his coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84526547-13388715-image-a-25_1715027092492.jpg)
Ms Mordaunt was responsible for bearing the Sword of State and presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering to Charles at his coronation
'He's always asking after those people, so he cares a great deal and he's a delight to work with.'
The Privy Council is a body of senior advisers to the monarch.
Asked how Charles is doing, Ms Mordaunt told the broadcaster: 'He's very good. And I know that he would have been so pleased to get back to public duties. He would have missed it tremendously.
'I think everyone is really pleased to see him back and I know that he wants to do more, so it's been a good week.'
Ms Mordaunt was responsible for bearing the Sword of State and presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering to Charles at his coronation - the first time the duty had been carried out by a woman.
The Conservative MP went viral on social media wearing a custom-made teal outfit with a matching cape and headband with gold feather embroidery.
'I was determined and very excited, but also very nervous,' she said. 'The sword was very heavy.
'The question I'd always asked myself when I was doing drill practice with my reserve unit in the pouring rain every Tuesday night, was, why am I doing this now? I know why it was so I could hold that sword at the Coronation.
![King Charles III and Zara Tindall at day three of the Royal Windsor Horse Show last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84413825-13388715-King_Charles_III_and_Zara_Tindall_at_day_three_of_the_Royal_Wind-a-41_1715027541952.jpg)
King Charles III and Zara Tindall at day three of the Royal Windsor Horse Show last week
![Zara Tindall gives her uncle King Charles a hug at the Royal Windsor Horse Show last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84413583-13388715-Zara_Tindall_gives_her_uncle_King_Charles_a_hug_at_the_Royal_Win-a-40_1715027540286.jpg)
Zara Tindall gives her uncle King Charles a hug at the Royal Windsor Horse Show last week
'Actually, the adrenaline of the day just carries you, carries you through it.'
Last week the King and Queen Camilla, 76, visited the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital in London where he met with staff treating and offering support to cancer patients.
The King also attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in jubilant scenes as he hugged his niece Zara Tindall, with whom he is incredibly close.
The monarch was present for the third day of the event, which his late mother Queen Elizabeth II also often attended as a spectator.
His appearance and cheerful demeanour at events over the last week have marked the positive progress he is making after almost three months of cancer care as an outpatient.
Charles's diary of forthcoming events will not be a full summer programme, and attendance will be announced nearer the time and 'subject to doctors' advice', with 'adaptations made where necessary to minimise risk' to the King's recovery.
![TUESDAY - Charles and Camilla visit UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84411779-13388715-TUESDAY_Charles_and_Camilla_visit_UCH_Macmillan_Cancer_Centre_in-a-43_1715027571183.jpg)
TUESDAY - Charles and Camilla visit UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on Tuesday
![WEDNESDAY - Charles and Camilla are shown the Coronation Roll at Buckingham Palace](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/06/21/84411771-13388715-WEDNESDAY_Charles_and_Camilla_are_shown_the_Coronation_Roll_at_B-a-42_1715027562411.jpg)
WEDNESDAY - Charles and Camilla are shown the Coronation Roll at Buckingham Palace
It is understood the warmer weather would allow events to be staged outside and lessen the risk posed by other people that many cancer patients face.
At the hospital on Tuesday, the King spoke of his 'shock' at being diagnosed with cancer as he met fellow patients on his return to public-facing duties.
Charles candidly described the experience of being told he had the disease, as he learned about the latest treatments and chat to staff providing the pioneering care.
He also reassured those who asked about the state of his health, saying: 'I'm well.'
The King, who looked relaxed and in good spirits, was joined on the visit by Camilla, and went on impromptu walkabouts, meeting staff who had stopped to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.