King Charles III, the monarch of Britain, has made the decision to share his cancer diagnosis with the public, aligning with his role as a patron of cancer charities during his time as the Prince of Wales. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday that the 75-year-old king has commenced his treatment and remains optimistic about his recovery. It is important to note that while the diagnosis was discovered during his recent hospitalization for benign prostate enlargement, he does not have prostate cancer.
A spokesperson from the palace stated, “As Prince of Wales, he was a patron of a number of cancer-related charities. In this capacity, His Majesty has often spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones, and the wonderful health professionals who help care for them.” The announcement has prompted well wishes from leaders across the globe, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed hope for the king’s speedy recovery and good health.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his shock and sadness upon hearing the news but expressed gratitude that the illness was detected early. He assured that his regular contact with the king will continue during the treatment. Buckingham Palace clarified that the cancer diagnosis was identified through subsequent tests following the king’s hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement. The monarch has now initiated a regular treatment schedule, which requires him to temporarily postpone public-facing duties. However, he will continue to fulfill State business and official paperwork as usual.
The palace emphasized the king’s appreciation for the expert care and swift intervention provided by his medical team. His Majesty remains optimistic about his treatment and eagerly anticipates returning to full public duty as soon as possible. Unfortunately, some of the king’s upcoming public engagements will need to be rescheduled or deferred. Buckingham Palace apologized for any inconvenience caused and stated that there are no plans to appoint Counsellors of State during the treatment phase. Instead, Queen Camilla and Prince William are expected to share the king’s public-facing responsibilities.
Recently, King Charles was seen waving to well-wishers alongside Queen Camilla as they attended a church service in Sandringham, Norfolk. This marked his first public appearance since being discharged from a London clinic. He has since traveled to London to receive outpatient treatment and is currently at the palace. The palace has indicated that no further updates regarding the king’s health will be released at this time. Additionally, they have requested the media to respect the king’s right to privacy regarding his health.
Sources reveal that all of the king’s siblings and children were personally informed of his diagnosis by Charles himself. Prince Harry, his younger son based in the United States, is reportedly flying in to be by his father’s side. It is important to note that except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.
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