'Thoughts and prayers' to King Charles from goddaughter in shirtless snap. King Charles (75) has been the recipient of an enormous wave of sympathy and countless wishes for a speedy recovery.

Since announcing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles has received a flood of well-wishes. India Hicks (56), the monarch's godchild, also posted a line and a photo on her Instagram channel. It shows an old summer photo in which the current king stands in front of a building without outer clothing and has placed his hands on the shoulders of India.