King Charles diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after taking the throne, Buckingham Palace reveals
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after ascending to the throne, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement. “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 palace added.
The shocking development comes just a week after the 75-year-old king was discharged from the hospital following the treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Officials did not disclose with which specific form of cancer Charles was diagnosed, but Buckingham Palace clarified it is not prostate cancer, according to the BBC.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure,” the statement from the palace continued.
“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.”
Kensington Palace did not specify when the king would be expected to return to his royal duties, as all of his public engagements have been put on pause.
King Charles' cancer diagnosis
- King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after ascending to the throne.
- The shocking development came just a week after the 75-year-old king was discharged from the hospital following treatment for an enlarged prostate.
- His estranged son Prince Harry traveled to the UK Tuesday to see his father, returning to California 24 hours later.
- Prince Harry has still not spoken to Prince William on the heels of their father King Charles’ cancer diagnosis — but the shocking news could force the estranged siblings into an uneasy truce, sources say.
- Kensington Palace did not specify when the king would be expected to return to his royal duties, as all of his public engagements have been put on pause.
President Joe Biden reacted to news about King Charles’ ailing health during a meeting with culinary union workers in Las Vegas.
“I’m concerned about him,” Biden said. “Just heard his diagnosis. I’ll be talking to him, God-willing.”
Prostate cancer remains the most common type of cancer in the US, and the second leading cause of cancer death among adult men, according to the National Cancer Institute.
The case is similar in the UK, with more than a third of new prostate cancer cases appearing in people 75 and older, according to the National Health Services.
The NHS noted that there was a surge in inquiries about prostate health following Charles’ treatment last week.