But in a last minute change, he was joined by the Princess of Wales who celebrates her 44th birthday tomorrow, at the hospital.
It is understood the joint visit was to acknowledge the incredible work of NHS staff over a difficult winter period.
The royal couple shocked hard working health staff after arriving in the canteen, before joining a surprise tea party for volunteers and staff to thank them for their hard work. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4nbb7hvy
There are no coincidences when it comes to the Princess of Wales's fashion choices - much like her decision to rewear a closet staple for Christmas church service this morning.
Catherine, 43, joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, their three children, and other senior royals for their annual Christmas church service at St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham today.
While the future Queen was typically stylish, royal watchers noticed a special detail in her outfit that sends a message of hope after Catherine's tumultuous cancer journey.
The mother-of-three attended the service wearing the same brown, windowpane-check coat that she picked for a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital - where she underwent chemotherapy treatment in 2024.
It was during the January outing that Catherine also announced she was in remission from an undisclosed form of cancer, while thanking the doctors and nurses for their 'care, support and compassion'. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4ev24hxh
Prince William, 43, was joined by his 12-year-old son who got "stuck in" with Christmas lunch preparations held by The Passage in Victoria for some of their clients.
During the heartwarming visit on Tuesday morning, father and son helped with care packages and decorated a Christmas tree, with one of the trees previously used for the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey earlier this month. Read more from HELLO @ https://tinyurl.com/3zycf76k
The picture, taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April, was posted on Kensington Palace's social media with the caption: 'Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.'
The image shows William and Kate smiling as they sit on the grass amid spring daffodils with their children, with the Princess also seen with her arm around George.
Charlotte is resting her head on her father's shoulder and holding onto his arm, while a relaxed Louis - without his top front teeth - is leaning back between William's legs.
The picture appeared to be from the same photoshoot by Mr Shinner used to capture portraits for George's 12th birthday in July and Louis's seventh birthday in April. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/yu635hwd
His Majesty previously shared that he had been diagnosed with the disease in February 2024 after being admitted to hospital for an enlarged prostate.
But since his diagnosis 22 months ago, he has had a major boost in his battle with cancer, describing it as a 'personal blessing'.
Buckingham Palace did not use the word 'remission', but said the monarch had responded to his treatment 'exceptionally well'.
And although he will continue to receive treatment for the foreseeable future, it will be 'significantly reduced' and moved into a 'precautionary phase'.
A source described it as 'just about the best Christmas present' the King could have asked for. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/492a8sdt
The Princess of Wales greeted guests, cracked jokes with celebrities and welcomed members of the Royal Family as her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey got underway this evening.
Kate's Together at Christmas service in London, now in its fifth year, features a host of celebrities from Kate Winslet to Katie Melua.
The princess and Prince William's children - Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven - were also in attendance, as they were last year.
It is the first time the Wales family have been seen together in public since their appearance at Trooping the Colour, the King’s birthday parade, in June. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4584uz2t
The Princess of Wales dazzled tonight as she arrived at Windsor Castle for a glittering state banquet held in honour of the German president.
Catherine looked magnificent in a sweeping pale blue Jenny Packham gown with Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet Tiara on her gently-waved hair.
The choice was a deliberate one as the stunning headpiece was designed by German-born Prince Albert for his beloved wife.
It features lotus flowers within eleven mughal arches, set in 2,600 diamonds from Garrad in London.
It originally contained opals but these were replaced by Victoria's daughter-in-law Queen Alexandra, who thought them unlucky and replaced them with Indian rubies. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2uxd8by8
The Princess of Wales has spoken of the need for fathers' voices to be heard 'from the get-go' in the conversation around improving children's mental health.
Catherine visited children's mental health charity, Anna Freud, of which she is patron near King's Cross this morning in a trip focusing on the 'vital role of relationships and connection in shaping babies, children and young people's future life outcomes'.
It comes as the princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood launches a new project with the charity to enhance the skills of health visitors to support early social and emotional development.
The future queen has been patron of the organisation which carries out evidence-based research and training on children, young people and families' mental health since 2016. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/bdrupv9y
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a dazzling entrance tonight at the Royal Variety Performance.
William and Catherine, both 43, joined an array of stars like Jessie J, Matt Lucas and host Jason Manford at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the annual charity event, which senior members of the Royal Family take turns to support.
Arriving outside the main entrance to the building before taking their seats in the Royal Box, the Princess was the picture of elegance in a green velvet evening gown, while William looked dapper in black tie.
Catherine paired her emerald dress, thought to be from German luxury fashion brand Talbot Runhof, with the exquisite Greville chandelier earrings, once favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth II and crafted by Cartier over eleven years. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/5axz2mms
Catherine, 43, arrived at the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this morning.
Handwritten on a note and attached to a wreath, which she laid at the Armed Forces Memorial, the royal penned: 'In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them. Catherine.'
The Princess, wearing a Jane Taylor Decima hat and military-style coat with two poppies on the lapel, looked solemn and deep in thought as she walked to the service - the first she has attended at the Arboretum. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2rpwjct2
The Royal Family today led the nation in a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day to commemorate those who died in conflict.
King Charles appeared visibly emotional as he laid a wreath at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, where he was joined by other senior royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The monarch, 76, approached the war memorial just before 11am and saluted. After the Big Ben bells chimed on the hour, a two-minute silence was perfectly observed before a gun was fired and the Last Post was sounded by the Buglers of the Royal Marines to mark the end. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/8xcy7y7s