In a somber turn of events, Buckingham Palace has announced that His Majesty, King Charles, has been diagnosed with cancer. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting an outpouring of support and concern for the monarch’s health.
As the figurehead of the United Kingdom, King Charles holds a revered position in the hearts of many, making this diagnosis particularly impactful.
It was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has started treatment and has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties for the time being.
It was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has started treatment and has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties for the time being.
The King, who is 75, was recently treated for benign prostate enlargement. He spent three nights at the London Clinic private hospital last month, after undergoing a “corrective procedure”. Following the treatment, the Palace said the King would postpone his public engagements “to allow for a period of private recuperation”.
Prince Harry, King Charles’ younger son, has spoken with his father about the cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK to see him in the coming days, a source close to the prince said.
The news comes just days after Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate left the same hospital where they had both undergone planned treatments.
Kate, the Princess of Wales and wife to the heir to the British throne Prince William, spent two weeks in hospital following abdominal surgery.
