King Charles III Undergoes Cancer Treatment, Announces Buckingham Palace
KING CHARLES III – Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III, aged 75, has received a cancer diagnosis and will be refraining from public appearances following medical advice to reduce face-to-face interactions.
Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has commenced treatment, following his recent discharge from the hospital after prostate surgery. The news has elicited a wave of supportive messages, including from his estranged son, Prince Harry, who disclosed he had discussed the diagnosis with his father and plans to visit him.
Additionally, Prince Harry, currently residing in California with his wife Meghan, intends to travel to the UK to see his father in the coming days, according to a source close to him.
King Charles III, who ascended the throne upon Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on September 8, 2022, has generally enjoyed good health despite occasional injuries from activities like polo and skiing. However, during his recent hospitalization for benign prostate enlargement, a separate health concern was detected, leading to subsequent diagnostic tests revealing cancer.
The palace announced that further medical examinations have revealed the presence of cancer. They stated that treatment had commenced, yet they did not provide details regarding the specific type or stage of the cancer detected.
While advised by doctors to postpone public engagements, King Charles will continue to handle state affairs and official paperwork. His openness about his benign prostate condition has earned praise, encouraging more people to seek medical attention for similar symptoms.
Based on a report from Inquirer, he palace mentioned that Charles decided to disclose his cancer diagnosis to prevent speculation and with the hope that it might aid the public understanding of individuals worldwide dealing with cancer. Following the surprising announcement from the palace, numerous messages expressing hopes for Charles’s quick recovery poured in.
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