The King and Queen paid tribute to grassroots cancer charities during a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.Charles and Camilla were joined by the Duchess of Gloucester for the event, which brought together campaigners, charity workers and individuals living with cancer, including some who have turned their personal experiences into powerful advocacy.Among the guests were Dame Deborah James's parents, Heather and Alistair James, who said the reception marked the pinnacle of their daughte

The King and Queen paid tribute to grassroots cancer charities during a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.Charles and Camilla were joined by the Duchess of Gloucester for the event, which brought together campaigners, charity workers and individuals living with cancer, including some who have turned their personal experiences into powerful advocacy.Among the guests were Dame Deborah James's parents, Heather and Alistair James, who said the reception marked the pinnacle of their daughter's achievements since launching her Bowelbabe campaign before her death in 2022.