King Charles diagnosed with cancer
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will be postponing public duties to undergo treatment.
The cancer was identified during a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, where a separate issue was noticed, leading to diagnostic tests.
The King has started a schedule of regular treatments and will continue State business and official paperwork during this period.
The swift intervention by the medical team was credited to the recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
King Charles remains positive about his treatment and aims to return to full public duty as soon as possible.
The King spent three nights in treatment for an enlarged prostate before being discharged, accompanied by Queen Camilla, who stated he was “doing well” and “fine.”
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Despite the diagnosis, King Charles was seen attending a church service on Sunday with Queen Camilla, his first public outing since receiving treatment.
A statement released by the Royal House Reads ”
“During the King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
“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.”