A little over a year after finally ascending the British throne, King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.
Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace announced the saddening news, which came on the heels of a procedure the monarch had undergone to treat an enlarged prostate.
Details of the specific nature of Charles’s cancer remain scarce, though the Palace did confirm that it was not prostate cancer. The King has already started a “schedule of regular treatments”, while it’s been reported that he broke the news to his close family members himself.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” Buckingham Palace said on Monday.
“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
The statement said that Charles would postpone public duties for treatment, but projected optimism about his prognosis.
“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty
will continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
Naturally, the past few days have given rise to no end of speculation as to the King’s overall health, though the Palace has remained typically tight-lipped.
Berlin, Germany – March 30, 2023_ close up portrait of King Charles III. – he sits on a chair in the German parliament “Deutscher Bundestag” and turns his head back and looks mischievously
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