King Charles III received British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in person for his weekly audience at Buckingham Palace. During the meeting, the head of government was delighted to see the king "so good", assuring him: "the whole country is behind you".

Charles, for his part, spoke of the "wonderful" messages of support he has received since the announcement of his illness on February 5. The king also took part on Wednesday afternoon in the “Privy Council”, the body responsible for advising the monarch.