King Charles III has been diagnosed with “a form of cancer,” Buckingham Palace announced in a statement in which it did not give further details of the diagnosis. The tumor was discovered during treatment for prostate hypertrophy earlier this month, although, as announced, it is not cancer of this gland. Doctors have recommended the 75-year-old king cancel his public appearances while he undergoes treatment, but he will continue to conduct state business at the official residence. The official statement notes that the monarch has decided to share his diagnosis “to avoid speculation and in the hope that he can help all those affected by cancer.”
The king began receiving treatment in scheduled sessions this Monday. “During this time, His Majesty will continue with the affairs of State and official procedures as usual,” the statement added.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has wished the monarch “a speedy and complete recovery” after learning of his diagnosis. “I have no doubt that he will regain all his strength in a short time and I know that the entire country wishes him the best,” he wrote on his official X account, formerly Twitter.
Carlos III announced on January 17 that he suffered from prostate hypertrophy, like many men at his age. The diagnosis was a benign tumor, Buckingham Palace announced then. He was admitted to the London Clinic on the 26th, where he stayed three nights. The monarch left the hospital facilities on his own feet.
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