Why King Charles has been 'reduced to tears' following cancer diagnosis

King Charles III has been "reduced to tears" from the well wishes he has received following his cancer diagnosis.

In a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, the monarch expressed his gratitude for the kind words he's received. In their first meeting since the diagnosis, filmed by Sky News, the prime minister told Charles it was "wonderful to see you looking so well."

"It's all done by mirrors," Charles, 75, laughed.

Sunak, 43, added, "Well, we're all behind you. The country's behind you."

"I've had so many wonderful messages and cards," Charles responded. "It's reduced me to tears most of the time."

Charles noted, as Buckingham Palace has previously, that the news has also put a spotlight on British charities.

"There's been a lot of attention and interest in those main, wonderful cancer charities, many of which I've been patron for years," he told Sunak.

The remarks come after Buckingham Palace confirmed on Feb. 5 that Charles was diagnosed with "a form of cancer." He was recently hospitalized and underwent a procedure for benign prostate enlargement, and the cancer was identified via diagnostic tests after a "separate issue of concern was noted."

"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties," Buckingham Palace said. "Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual."

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The British royal family released a statement earlier this month from Charles extending his "most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes" he has received in recent days.

"As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement," he said.

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