King Charles III Health Status: Latest Updates on Monarch’s Cancer Diagnosis
- King Charles III has gradually been recovering from his cancer diagnosis.
- He was diagnosed with cancer after a small surgery for an enlarged prostate.
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, February 5, that King Charles has cancer.
The 75-year-old monarch’s most recent health issue emerged only a month following surgery for an enlarged prostate, according to the Palace.
On January 29, he was discharged from the hospital following a three-day stay after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
The statement reads,
“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,”
The palace has not revealed the type of cancer the king has but confirmed that it is not related to his recent treatment for a benign prostate.
Similarly, the statement noted that His Majesty has begun treatment for the disease and would be unable to undertake public-facing duties for a short time.
Despite having to postpone public engagements, he will fulfill his constitutional duties as head of state, which involve filing papers, using his red boxes, and holding private meetings.
Additionally, Buckingham Palace claimed that the King remains completely positive about his treatment.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. 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.”
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What did King Charles III say about his cancer diagnosis?
On February 10, King addressed his cancer diagnosis for the first time with a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
In the message, he expresses gratitude for all those who have sent him well wishes in the wake of his health news. He said in the statement,
“I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days. As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”
The statement continued,
“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the U.K. and wider world, My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.”
On the same day, Queen Camilla and he attended church services together at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, marking his first public outing following his diagnosis.
Lately, Charles met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in person at Buckingham Palace. Photographs and video footage of their meeting have since gone viral.
In the video, Sunak says it was “wonderful” to see King Charles looking so well. The King then quips,
“It’s all done with mirrors.”
Similarly, the prime minister continued the conversation, saying,
“Well, we’re all behind you. The country’s behind you,”
The monarch replied,
“I’ve had so many wonderful messages and cards. It’s reduced me to tears most of the time.”
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