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New pic of Charles & Camilla shows adoring King ‘determined to carry on duties’ with his ‘strength’ Queen, expert says
Charles has been receiving 'regular treatments' as he continues to fight cancer
KING Charles appears determined to carry on his duties with Camilla as his "source of strength", a body language expert has claimed.
The nation was left shocked earlier this year when Charles revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer.
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Today palace officials say the King, 75, is still undergoing cancer treatment but his medical team are "very encouraged by the progress" and "remain positive" about his recovery.
Charles will be joined by Camilla, 76, as he chooses to make his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital to speak to staff and patients, together on Tuesday.
The palace has also confirmed he will host a State Visit from the Emperor and Empress of Japan this summer.
Charles has now shared a sweet new picture with stoic Camilla right by his side as he continues to bravely fight his cancer.
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The photo was taken in the Buckingham Palace Gardens on April 10, the day after the royal couple's wedding anniversary - and also marks one year since the Coronation.
It also comes as:
- King Charles released a cancer update saying he's feeling "greatly encouraged" by treatment
- Charles' upcoming engagements will include meeting Emporor of Japan as his schedule is packed
- Body language expert Judi James says image of Charles with Queen Camilla reveal how she's been his strength
- Doctors are "positive" about the King's recovery as heads back to work 11 weeks after diagnosis
- Put your questions to The Sun's royal editor about King Charles as he releases major update
In the snap, the King is seen beaming as he smiles lovingly at Camilla, who clasps his left arm affectionately.
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Speaking exclusively to The Sun, body language expert Judi James revealed the two put on a united and reassured front in the latest picture.
This casual ‘manly’ pose seems to provide an active signal of calm determination to carry on his duties as King as soon as possible
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Camilla has been praised as Charles' "rock" following his diagnosis.
And Judi notes that there could even be a suggestion "their relationship might have deepened" given Charles’s illness.
The body language pro said: "This pose though allows us a glimpse of their authentic relationship without the usual restrictions and filters.
"What we can see here is a naturally relaxed couple with Charles finally allowing himself to show his adoration and his gratitude towards Camilla as well as hinting that he has been relying on her as a source of strength during his illness.
"The spatial gap between them in negligible as Camilla leans her torso in towards her husband."
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The body language expert says the "unusual statement pose was all the more poignant" given the monarch's current health battles.
Judi believes that Charles' pose is an indicator of his "calm determination" to carry on with his duties as monarch.
She continued: "With the famous resilience and stoicism of the Windsor men, Charles places one hand in his pocket in a suave-looking pose despite the fact that he appears slimmer and frailer here.
"This casual ‘manly’ pose seems to provide an active signal of calm determination to carry on his duties as King as soon as possible."
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Q: Does today's announcement mean King Charles' cancer treatment has been successful or finished?
A: The King's treatment programme is ongoing but doctors are "sufficiently pleased" with the progress so far and Charles is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties. Further royal engagements will be adapted where necessary to cut down on any recovery risks.
Q: How much longer will King Charles receive treatment?
A: While it is too early to say, the King's medical team are "very encouraged" by progress made so far and remain "positive" about his recovery.
Q: How many engagements will King Charles undertake in the weeks and months ahead.
A: They will be announced nearer the time in the usual manner and will remain under doctor's advice. It will not be a full summer programme. His Majesty will continue with all official State business and selected Audiences.
Q: Is there a risk King Charles may be taking on too much with these external duties?
A: The King's schedule will be carefully designed to meet his recovery needs and he will be in close consultation with his medical team.
Q: Will King Charles attend the Birthday Parade, D-Day Commemorations, Garden Parties, Royal Ascot, or an Autumn overseas Tour?
A: Planning continues for ways in which the King and Queen can attend these summer and autumn engagements. All future plans remain under doctor's advice.
Q: How is King Charles feeling?
A: The Palace said: "His Majesty is greatly encouraged to be resuming public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued car and expertise."
Judi claims that the latest snap has allowed us to see a different side of Charles and Camilla and reveals how the pair act naturally together.
She said: "Charles is normally very adept at verbalising his love for his wife but reticent about showing it visually.
"His upbringing has seemed to create an intellectual circuit-breaker for him when it comes to PDAs, making him appear mildly allergic to them.
"Camilla’s own body language with her husband in public has so far been focused on staying peripheral when it comes to the spotlight.
"She tends to look eager to do the right thing during public and formal outings with Charles which can make her look edgy and to take her cues from him."
'FAMOUS RESILIENCE'
The body language pro note show Camilla crosses her hands to display her ring finger while clasping Charles' arm.
And Judi noted that the Queen's "direct eye contact" is a sign of "pride" that her husband is battling on.
She continued: "It is rare to see Camilla greet the camera with her eyes rather than Charles but here she is clearly using direct eye contact with us to suggest pride and hopefully some relief that he is still smiling happily beside her.
"In a role-reversal it is Charles turning his head here to gaze at Camilla’s face rather than her taking the cues from him."
Charles sports a smart grey suit while Her Majesty wore an indigo day dress with velvet detail by Fiona Clare in the latest snap.
Judi added: "Their choice of blue outfits with his tie co-ordinating with her dress signals calm continuity.
"Blue is also the colour of business, suggesting that desire to get back to work."
King Charles health battle and future plans
January 17: Buckingham Palace announces the King has been diagnosed with enlarged prostate
January 26: The Sun exclusively photograph the King arriving at The London Clinic for his 'corrective procedure'
January 29: Seen waving and smiling as he left hospital after an extra night
February 5: Palace reveal while in hospital for his prostate operation doctors discovered the the King has a form of cancer
February 10: King issues 'heartfelt thanks' in a written statement
February 21: King tells Rishi Sunak he had been "reduced to tears" by get well cards
March 21: Princess of Wales and King have lunch at Windsor Castle
March 22: Kate announces via video statement that she is being treated for cancer
March 31: King attends Easter Sunday service and tales part in 'walkabout' with members of the public and aides say 'it was a significant step' as KIng had 'responded to treatment very encouragingly'
April 4: The Sun exclusively reveals King has ordered aides to 'supercharge' his diary for the summer and is 'raring to go'
April 10: King and Queen embark on break at Birkhall, in Scottish Highlands
April 26: Buckingham Palace announce King will return to public-facing front-line duties
Future:
April 30: King will mark his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital with the Queen
May 8 and 21: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
May 21 - 25: Chelsea Flower Show
June 6: 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France and UK
June 15: Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London
June 17: Garter Day parade at Windsor Castle
June 18 - 22: Royal Ascot
Late June: State Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan
July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland
October: Two or three week tour of Australia
The King revealed on January 17 that he had been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and was set to go to hospital."
At the time, the palace said his condition was "benign" and he would undergo "a corrective procedure".
It comes amid a growing closeness between King and Kate who The Sun revealed shared a lunch at Windsor Castle last month after their cancer shocks.
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Meanwhile, Charles was recently spotted jetting to Scotland for a quick break before he returns to public life after more cancer treatment.
His Majesty, 75, carried a suit bag and official government papers as he and Queen Camilla disembarked their private plane.
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