King Charles III was seen publicly this Tuesday, February 6, just one day after Buckingham Palace reported that the sovereign suffers from cancer. However, the monarchy has not revealed what type of cancer he suffers from. The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, assured in recent hours that the king's cancer was diagnosed in an “early stage” of the disease. This is what we know about his state of health and the moves in the royal family to take on duties, while the monarch faces his treatment.
The British royal family is going through difficult times. Although Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer, it only noted that he does not have prostate cancer. Without specifying what kind of malignant neoplasm it is, the news has caused consternation, while Downing Street tries to calm concerns.
After the surprise announcement, this Tuesday, February 6, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak assured that the monarch's illness was detected at an “early stage”, for which he said he felt grateful, although “shocked and sad.”
“All our thoughts are with him and his family. Fortunately, this has been detected in time,” Sunak described how he received the news, during an interview with BBC Radio.
When asked what information the premier had relied on for his comment, a Downing Street spokesperson suggested he was referring to the fact that Buckingham Palace had noted the quick intervention of its medical team.
Sunak also noted that he will remain in constant contact with the 75-year-old sovereign and stressed that everyone hopes that the king “receives the treatment he needs and makes a full recovery.”
“That is what we all hope and pray for and of course I am in regular contact with him and will continue to communicate with him as normal,” the prime minister added.
The news about Charles III's illness, communicated by the royal family in a brief statement, comes just a few days after the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, wife of William, the heir to the throne, was hospitalized after complications from a abdominal surgery. Although she was recently discharged, she is in the process of recovery and is not expected to return to duty until the spring.
Although Charles III's health conditions still leave questions, this is what is known about his illness:
The chronology of the diagnosis
The first information about the illness of the king – who celebrated his first year as leader of the British crown last September – was publicly known last January 17. That day, Buckingham Palace captured the world's attention when it announced that Charles III would attend the hospital the following week to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Since then, more information has gradually become known that has sparked both interest and concern among many in the British territory.
A little over a week after the first announcement, on January 26, The son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, whom he succeeded to the throne, entered the London Clinic to be surgically intervened on that gland.
Three days after surgery, On January 29, the sovereign was discharged. The monarch left the hospital, accompanied by his wife Camila Parker, while greeting the public who were waiting for him near the place.
“His Majesty would like to thank the medical team and everyone involved in supporting his stay in hospital, and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement issued that same day.
On January 31, Queen Consort Camilla Parker posted that her husband was “doing the best he can” after his hospital treatment.
On February 4, Charles III made his first public appearance after his surgery. He was seen with Parker when they attended a mass at the Anglican church of St Mary Magdalene, in Sandringham, in the east of England.
But 5th February, took a surprising turn for his followers when Buckingham announced that the king suffers from cancer.
This February 6, the king was seen publicly, while leaving Clarence House, one of the royal residences, in London in a vehicle.
Little has emerged about the details of his illness, while his youngest son, Prince Harry, who lives in the United States, arrived in London to accompany his father.
Who assumes the functions of the king?
The British Prime Minister stressed that he will continue to be in communication with the king to inform him of matters of interest. However, the monarch must take a break from his agenda.
Faced with this situation, some members of royalty are stepping forward. The first is his son William, Prince of Wales. Although the next in line to inherit the throne had communicated that he would reduce his activities to accompany his convalescent wife, on Monday, the same day his father's diagnosis was announced, he reported that he will resume his functions.
Working members of the royal family carry out more than 2,000 official engagements in the UK and abroad, ranging from visits to community initiatives, welcoming visiting heads of state, meeting guests at state parties and presenting honours. to the public. They also undertake trips abroad to strengthen the Commonwealth's diplomatic and economic relations.
In addition to William, other members of the British monarchy are expected to increase the capabilities of their agendas. The Prince of Wales will be joined by the sovereign's siblings and other members of the family to help carry out public duties during his absence.
With the exception of William and his wife Kate, all those currently carrying out royal engagements are over 50 years of age and some are already in their 80s.
One of the most committed family members is the king's sister. Princess Anne, 73, who is 17th in line to the throne, usually tops the annual tally of royal commissions carried out each year.
The king's younger brother Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are also expected to step up and carry out more royal duties to assist the monarch.
The local press highlights that Charles III had always wanted a reduced monarchy, but after his youngest son, Harry, moved to the United States and his brother Andrew was forced to step away from his public commitments due to his links with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, there are now about a dozen active royals.
The British Constitution dictates that a sovereign succeeds to the throne the moment his predecessor dies, before being proclaimed to the people, so there is no time window for doing so, even if official ceremonies take place afterwards.
The rules, most of which date back hundreds of years, dictate that the crown passes to the monarch's eldest son and the line is then dictated by birth order and closeness to the existing sovereign.
With Reuters and local media
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