The King and Queen host a reception for Cancer Research UK
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The King and Queen hosted a reception to mark the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK.
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at St James's Palace, to mark the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK.
During the reception, The King and Queen, joined by The Princess of Wales and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, met researchers, clinicians, volunteers, and partners involved in Cancer Research UK's prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Over the years, the charity has helped to transform how cancer is understood, prevented, detected and treated.
This progress has contributed to a doubling of cancer survival in the UK over the past 50 years and today 8 in 10 people who receive cancer drugs in the UK receive a drug developed by or with Cancer Research UK.
The King has been Patron of Cancer Research UK since 2024.
His Majesty's patronage was announced to coincide with a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre to highlight some of the innovative research supported by Cancer Research UK.
The Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra are joint Presidents of the charity.
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