King Charles III, while visiting Waltham Forest, jokingly reassured the public about his health, saying, "I'm still alive." This marked the royal couple's final public engagement of 2024, where they celebrated community cohesion and donated to those in need. The King's cancer treatment, diagnosed earlier this year, is progressing positively and will continue into the new year.
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