Queen Camilla's son calls cancer 'the most awful disease' amid King's health battle

He said: "Cancer is…it is a truism, it is the most awful disease and so many people have been affected by it in every single way.

"I don't know anyone in this room who has not been affected by this disease."

Parker-Bowles added: "So many people have come together to celebrate the most wonderful woman and thank you all so much for coming."

The charity event was in memory of Emma Bishop, who died three weeks ago of incurable stage 4 lung cancer, aged just 38.

Despite undergoing treatment for the disease, she raised £100,000 for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (RMCC).

The mother of two ran the London Marathon in April 2023, spearheading the fundraiser herself.

Parker-Bowles, a food writer and critic, called the Royal Marsden the "most fantastic" charity.

He agreed "instantly" to host the event, according to a friend who spoke to The Mail.

King Charles's stepson was accompanied by celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine, who provided the food at the sold-out cancer treatment and research fundraiser, held at Ixchel London on King's Road.

The charity is close to his heart as they treated his former girlfriend, Alice Procope, who died of cancer aged 42 in March 2021.

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Camilla's son previously revealed that he tries to visit the King and Queen weekly as he and his two children have a close relationship with Their Majesties.

Parker-Bowles said: "I've always adored my stepfather; he's always been a kind and good and lovely man.

"He is a man of warmth, intelligence and humanity."

King Charles announced he was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February and is currently undergoing treatment.