King Charles III suspends all public activity after being diagnosed with cancer

The British king, Charles III, suspended its public agenda this Monday to begin treatment against a type of cancer that has been diagnosed and the details of which are not known.

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Buckingham palace reported this Monday that the monarch of England was diagnosed with cancer. According to published information, the king was diagnosed with the disease when he went to the hospital a few days ago to be treated at the expense of a “benign enlargement of the prostate.”

The news had a huge impact in the United Kingdom, which sees how a monarch who came to the throne less than a year and a half ago, after the death of his mother Isabel IImust now face a serious illness.

At 6:00 pm (local time), a statement was released informing about the monarch's medical condition and how the cancer was found.

Sources from the British royal house explained that, despite the nature of that intervention on January 26, The cancer is not prostate.

Amid the uncertainty, commentators more versed in Buckingham terminology want to see glimmers of optimism in the tone of the statement.

Thus, they highlight the king's gratitude to the medical team for their “quick intervention”, which was possible thanks to the recent surgical operation. It is also noted that Charles III feels “totally positive” towards the treatment and that expresses his desire to return to public life “as soon as possible.”

(Also: Enlarged prostate: the surgery after which cancer was found in King Charles III).

The 75-year-old monarch today began a “regular treatment schedule”which will force him to suspend his commitments to the public.

Despite this, as he was able to know EFEwill continue to develop activities as relevant as its weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak the meetings with Privy Council or reviewing documents that require your signature.

In fact, Sunak was convinced, in a message through his social networks, that the sovereign “will be back to his full potential in no time.”

The king personally informed his children of his condition, William and Henryas well as his brothers Ana, Andrés and Eduardo.

Prince Henry's entourage, Duke of Sussex, reported that this will travel very soon -this Monday, according to the 'Daily Telegraph'- from California (USA) to London to visit his father, despite having distanced himself from the royal family, of which he is no longer an active member.

The decision to share your diagnosis with the world

Just as it did when it announced that Charles would undergo an intervention to treat a benign enlarged prostate, the British royal house has wanted from the first moment to spread the news of the disease, in contrast to its secrecy during the reign of Elizabeth II. .

“Her Majesty has chosen to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding towards all those in the world who are affected by cancer,” the statement said.

Carlos III, who sponsors several organizations dedicated to this disease, has enjoyed robust health throughout his life, with hardly any relevant illnesses or problems.

(Keep reading: King Charles III leaves the hospital after his prostate operation: what is known?).

In March 2020, at 71 years old, contracted covid-19 before the arrival of vaccines, but suffered only mild symptoms. In February 2022 she was infected with the disease again, but after having received three doses of the vaccine.

Apart from that, they are famous different injuries who suffered in his youth playing polo, one of his favorite sports.

While he undergoes treatment, the rest of the family will take on more official duties, especially his wife and main support, Camila.

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