On May 12, 2026, Queen Camilla, 78, welcomed supporters and dogs from Medical Detection Dogs (MDD). Kate Middleton’s younger brother James, 39, was among the guests; the two shared a brief chat and a cheek kiss while observing yellow Labrador Jodie perform detection work.
The charity showcased how its bio-detection dogs—trained on samples to spot cancers and other illnesses—are informing new technology. MDD and the royals highlighted efforts to develop an “electronic nose,” inspired by dogs like Florin, aiming to scale early prostate cancer screening and replicate canine diagnostic accuracy.