King Charles looks delighted as he accepts flowers from young girl at Polish community centre in London

King Charles appeared cheerful as he arrived at a Polish community centre in Hammersmith, west London, today to learn about the country's culture. Polish Social & Cultural Association (POSK) members treated the 75-year-old monarch to a day filled with singing, flowers, and authentic cuisine. The centre, founded in 1967, is the largest Polish centre in Europe outside of Poland, hosting exhibitions, meetings, concerts, and film screenings, among other events, according to its website.

POSK has expanded to include various amenities over the years, including a cafe, restaurant, library, and art gallery. The father-of-two put on a typically dapper display at the event, dressed in a grey suit with a light pink tie. The King met with POSK staff and board members, with one telling Charles that it was 'an honour' to meet him today, and he also conversed with D-Day veteran Eugeniusz Niedzielski, 102.

Charles then received a tour of the centre and art gallery before learning about traditional Polish foods, including stuffed cabbages, in an animated conversation with a POSK worker. In one particularly moving moment, Charles received a bouquet of bright tulips from a young girl. King Charles appeared delighted as he accepted a bouquet of flowers during a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Association today.

Yesterday, King Charles shared an emotional video starring Sir Chris Hoy and Amy Dowden to mark World Cancer Day, a year after he was diagnosed with cancer himself. The video, posted on the Royal Family's social media pages, featured a range of celebrities, scientists, and charity workers sharing heartwarming messages to those affected by cancer. It comes after a tumultuous year for the royals, with both King Charles and the Princess of Wales receiving cancer diagnoses.

After a period of absence from royal engagements, both are now back to work and have previously issued heartfelt messages thanking medical staff for their treatment. The video released yesterday included messages from Adele Roberts, Tom Daley, and Gok Wan. Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who recently revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, told viewers: 'We're all in this together, you are not alone.

The 75-year-old monarch met members of the Polish community in Hammersmith, London, today. The father-of-two chatted with members of the London-based centre to learn about the country's culture. Charles met D-Day veteran Eugeniusz Niedzielski (pictured left) during a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Association today. Pictured: King Charles is seen leaving The Polish Social and Cultural Association, POSK, after viewing a newly opened art exhibition and attending a reception with members of the Polish community in London.

The monarch looked dapper in a grey suit, pink tie, and thick overcoat to shield him from the chilly February temperatures. 'Keep living life every single day and keep smiling, and don't forget to enjoy the here and the now.'. Sir Chris, a six-time Olympic track cycling gold medalist, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and revealed in October that he is not expected to recover. Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Amy Dowden also featured in the clip after she was forced to take time out from the show during treatment for breast cancer.

The star was diagnosed with stage three cancer in May 2023, underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy, and received the happy news in February last year that there was no sign of cancer in her body. She said: 'I am sending so much love, strength and thoughts to those affected by cancer. 'I remember after I was diagnosed a nurse telling me to stop holding it all in. If I needed to have a good cry to let it out.'.

Also speaking candidly about her cancer experience was Bridgerton actress Adele Roberts, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021, and again in 2023. She encouraged those affected by cancer to not to allow the disease to take away their happiness or who they are. Charles smiled as he met 102-year-old D-Day veteran Eugeniusz Niedzielski (pictured left) at the centre. Charles chatted with Marcin Kalinowski (pictured left), chairman of the POSK, as he visited the Polish Social and Cultural Association.

The King, who looked dapper in a grey suit, met various community members throughout the event. King Charles today visited Polish Social & Cultural Association (POSK) in Hammersmith, London, to learn about the country's culture and food. Charles appeared in high spirits as he visited the Polish community centre in London's Hammersmith. She said: 'I just wanted to say I am really thinking of you if you are dealing with cancer at the moment.

'Don't be afraid to ask for help and if you can do something every day that makes you truly happy. 'When I was diagnosed with bowel cancer it was overwhelming, I knew I couldn't control what it did to my body, but I was determined not to let it affect my spirit.'. Five-time diving Olympic medalist Tom Daley was also featured as he issued his thanks to the medical community. The diver's father Robert sadly died aged just 40 with a brain tumour in 2011.