The King’s behavior during his visit to the Macmillan Cancer Center at University College Hospital This morning he showed his ‘enthusiasm’ to get back to work, says a leading body language expert.
His Majesty, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, met patients and staff at the London hospital as part of his role as patron of the charity, today with his wife Queen Camilla.
Expert Judi James told MailOnline that Camilla’s ‘tender touches’ showed how she is ‘quietly supporting and caring’ for the King.
James explained: “Camilla’s body language indicates that she is subtly stepping up to help protect and even guide her stoic and, I suspect, stubborn husband.
“As he entered the building, he appeared to follow Charles, moving very close to him or behind him and mirroring his gestures such as a smile or a wave in a synchronized manner that he had not been seen to do before.”
The King’s body language when he visited University College Hospital’s Macmillan Cancer Center this morning showed his “excitement” about returning to work and his love of being the center of attention, a leading body language expert claims.
The expert also noted Charles’ “enthusiasm” to get back to work, but Camilla’s affectionate nature towards her husband meant she was urging him to slow down.
She said: “As they greeted fans, her arms were close and her hand was even a little higher than his at times to suggest that she is willing to offer him some of her own strength through proximity and postural echo. .
Your problem might be convincing Charles to slow down a bit. ‘His enthusiasm was evident and he seemed in no hurry to get back to the car after the visit.’
The 75-year-old looked in high spirits as he returned to public life since being diagnosed with cancer. Charles was seen smiling and greeting his supporters.
James added: “His outstretched arms when he first arrived to suggest his love of being the center of attention and even showing off a little didn’t dim and he was pointing and joking with the crowd, wearing a smile topped with delight to suggest he’s happy to go back to work.
Before leaving, Charles and Camilla were to receive bouquets of flowers from young patients.
The body language expert said: “On his way out, he leaned in to chat with the little girl holding his flowers and didn’t seem to be in a hurry to interrupt the conversation.” It was then that we could see Camilla gently, but quite firmly for her, patting her arm and back and giving her perhaps a sign that she needed to return to the warmth of the car and get some rest.
Charles is keen that his inaugural engagement, since doctors gave him the go-ahead to restart public events, raises awareness about the importance of early diagnosis.
Her Majesty, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, today met with his wife, Queen Camilla, and patients and staff at the London hospital as part of his role as patron of the charity.
The expert also noted Charles’ “enthusiasm” to get back to work, but Camilla’s affectionate nature towards her husband meant she was urging him to slow down.
Before leaving University College Hospital, Charles and Camilla received bouquets of flowers from young patients.
Upon entering the building, Camilla seemed to follow Charles, mirroring his gestures by waving in a synchronized manner.
Camilla gently urged Charles back to the car while he enjoyed greeting well-wishers.
The 75-year-old looked in high spirits as he returned to public life since being diagnosed with cancer. Camilla stayed close to him to support him during the exit.
The monarch also hopes the trip can highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, being carried out at the hospital.
And today it can be announced that Her Majesty has agreed to become the new patron of Cancer Research UK, bringing her own expertise to the role.
The hospital was not chosen because it has a link to the King’s treatment or a form of cancer, neither of which have been publicly revealed by Buckingham Palace.
The center offers facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancerous and non-cancerous diseases, while providing support to patients and their families.
A royal attendee said the visit was organized in the hope of encouraging others to be open about their cancer diagnosis and raising awareness of the benefits of early diagnosis.
They added: ‘He also wants to show that it is possible to work with cancer, although he appreciates that everyone has their own path and it is not for everyone. ‘
The King and Queen were welcomed by University College London Hospitals (UCLH) President Baroness Julia Neuberger and Chief Executive David Probert.
Inside the centre, the King and Queen spoke to doctors and heard more about the use of innovative technology at UCLH; including CT scans that are used to help with early detection of cancer.
The 75-year-old seemed in high spirits as he returned to public life since being diagnosed with cancer. Charles was seen smiling and greeting his supporters.
Camilla mirrored her husband’s gestures today at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center as a sign of support and protection.
Charles is keen that his inaugural engagement, since doctors gave him the go-ahead to restart public events, raises awareness about the importance of early diagnosis.
King Charles met patients at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center today
King Charles met patients at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center today
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet staff at the University College Hospital center today
James said: “His enthusiasm was evident and he seemed in no hurry to get back to the car after the visit.”
As the new patron of Cancer Research UK, Her Majesty met the charity’s chief medical officer, Professor Charlie Swanton, who led a project called TRACERx, a collaboration with 250 researchers and clinicians based in 19 centers across the UK .
The project is the largest investment in lung cancer research by Cancer Research UK and aims to investigate how lung cancer evolves over time and why treatments sometimes stop working.
After meeting patients and their families receiving treatment at the centre, the King and Queen had the opportunity to meet hospital staff and supporters from UCLH Charity, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.
In 1997, as Prince of Wales, the King became a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support, which provides a range of support to people living with cancer and promotes better cancer care.
In addition to the new King’s Patronage of Cancer Research UK, the Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra are also co-chairs of Cancer Research UK.
Since 2008, Camilla has been President of Maggie’s, which provides free expert care and support in centers across the UK and online to everyone with cancer, as well as their friends and family.
Since taking over as Chair, Camilla has visited 17 centers across the UK, including the opening of Maggie’s Royal Free in London at the beginning of January this year.