Amy Dowden has revealed the sweet exchange she shared with King Charles and Queen Camilla, following her cancer battle.

His Majesty invited guests, including Amy, to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to recognise the incredible work of community-based cancer organisations.

The Strictly star, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy before announcing she was cancer-free in February 2024.

Alongside a series of stunning snaps, Amy revealed that the King and Queen asked her about her dancing during their recent meeting.

She shared in the Instagram caption: ‘Another very surreal, beautiful evening at Buckingham Palace with their Majesties, The King and Queen. A beautiful reception in recognition of community based cancer support. 

‘The King and Queen were so kind and even asked how’s the dancing going. Was so lovely to meet so many wonderful souls who do so much for the cancer community. 

Amy Dowden has revealed the sweet exchange she shared with King Charles and Queen Camilla , following her cancer battle

His Majesty invited guests, including Amy, to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to recognise the incredible work of community-based cancer organisations

‘Another honour and privilege to be back at Buckingham Palace this evening. This is a gentle reminder tomorrow is the 1st of May, why not check yourself! 

‘Early detection can save lives. I will and always will continue to do all I can to raise awareness.’

At the event, the King described the ‘daunting’ and ‘frightening’ experience of being told you have cancer.  

In what has been described as his most ‘poignant’ and ‘deeply personal’ words about the illness fifteen months after his own diagnosis, the monarch also revealed he had taken inspiration from the late Dame Deborah James.

She urged sufferers, he said, with moving magnificence to ‘find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope.’

His Majesty opened up in a message to fellow sufferers as they are invited to Buckingham Palace tonight to recognise the incredible work of community-based cancer organisations.

The King is himself still undergoing regular treatments as someone ‘living with cancer’, although aides say his recovery continues in a ‘very positive direction, as reflected with the very full national and international diary programme’ he is undertaking.

The personally-penned message has added significance given that his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, was also diagnosed with cancer within weeks of his own last year and underwent preventative chemotherapy.

The Strictly star, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy before announcing she was cancer-free in February 2024

Alongside a series of stunning snaps, Amy revealed that the King and Queen asked her about her dancing during their recent meeting

She shared in the Instagram caption: ‘Another very surreal, beautiful evening at Buckingham Palace with their Majesties, The King and Queen. A beautiful reception in recognition of community based cancer support’

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In his message Charles, 76, took pains to personally thank those who so ‘selflessly’ work giving care, comfort and reᴀssurance to the 390,000 people who receive a new cancer diagnosis across the UK each year – more than 1,000 a day -as well as those working to treat the disease, research cures and fundraise for them do do so.

‘Each diagnosis, each new case, will be a daunting and at times frightening experience for those individuals and their loved ones,’ he writes.

‘As one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity,’ he writes.

‘It has certainly given me an even deeper appreciation of the extraordinary work undertaken by the remarkable organisations and individuals gathered here this evening, many of whom I have known, visited and supported over the years.

‘And it has reinforced what I have long observed during these visits – that the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compᴀssion.’

At the event, the King described the ‘daunting’ and ‘frightening’ experience of being told you have cancer

He added with added poignancy: ‘You have my whole family’s deepest admiration and graтιтude.’

The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in January last year following routine surgery for an enlarged prostate.

Buckingham Palace have not confirmed what form he has, but have ruled out it being connected with his prostate issue.

They have also not disclosed what treatment he is still undertaking.