Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’s cancer diagnosis

United Kingdom’s King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer that was found during prostate surgery. The news has been officially shared by the Buckingham Palace. However, they did not specify the form of cancer or at what stage it was found. 

The news came as a shock to many people in Britain as King has generally enjoyed good health throughout the years. The palace has added that during his recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, medical practitioners noted ‘a separate issue of concern.’

As per them, ‘a subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.’ The Buckingham Palace issued a statement that the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. 

According to the Palace’s statement, the crowned head of Britain has been advised by the doctors to postpone his public-facing duties due to illness. However, during this period, the monarch will continue to undertake the State business and official paperwork as usual. 

Notably, King Charles had decided to share his cancer diagnosis “to prevent speculation, and in the hope that it will help to improve public understanding of all those affected by cancer around the world.”

If sources are to be believed, it is being said that following the announcement, the King’s estranged younger son, Prince Harry, who lived with his wife Meghan, shared that he had talked to his father about his diagnosis and he would travel to see him in the UK within few days.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, extended their wishes and speedy recovery for the King. “Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he’ll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well”, he added. 

The former Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, also took to his official social media handle (Twitter) to express his concern for King’s health.

“The whole country will be rooting for the King Today. Best wishes to Charles III for a full and speedy recovery,” he remarked.

King Charles III

King Charles III acceded to the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022. The coronation (crowning ceremony) of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom took place on May 6, 2023. 

The crowning ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey. The day was celebrated with a jam-packed event. It was considered a symbolic ceremony, combining a religious service and pageantry. 

The Royal Family is loved and respected by the people of Great Britain. 

The news of King’s illness shook the atmosphere of Britain. Many people took to their Facebook handles to express their concern for the King. 

While reacting to the news, a person named Julie Bradwell commented, “Wishing you a speedy recovery, and healing prayers in Jesus Christ Amen. Thinking of you and your family at this worrying time. Stay strong, and fight all the way. Lv and god bless to you all.”

Another FB user by the name of Lorraine Malt, “Your treatments will be successful and you will beat the cancer. We wish you a healthy recovery King Charles, your country needs you!”