Buckingham Palace reveals King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis, says it has been ‘caught early’

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Buckingham Palace on Monday revealed King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis and said it has been “caught early.”

The palace said that the monarch's undisclosed form of cancer was detected during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate but is not connected to that condition.

The Palace said, “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. 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,” it added.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished King Charles “fast and full recovery.”

On social media platform X, Trudeau wrote, “I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We’re sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.”

The palace has also stated that Charles remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.

King Charles III took over the British monarchy after his mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. She was the Queen for nearly seven decades. 

The king has been diagnosed with an illness during a time when Kate, the Princess of Wales, is recuperating from a two-week hospital stay due to abdominal surgery. Kate is pausing her royal engagements for her recovery. Prince William, next in line for the throne, has been supporting her and their three children. He is scheduled to attend an investiture ceremony and a charity dinner at Windsor Castle soon.