With barely a month after undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostrate, King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of Cancer and has began treatment immediately.
Buckingham Palace in statement maintained that “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” adding that he had begun treatment but without elaborating on the type of cancer found or how advanced it was.
The statement read; “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. 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.
PEOPLE understands King Charles told his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, about the diagnosis himself. A source says William, 41, is in regular contact with his father while Harry, 39, who relocated to California with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020, is expected to travel to the U.K. in the coming days
King Charles returned to London from Sandringham on Monday to commence treatment as an out-patient.
The monarch had stepped away from public duties amid his recovery from prostate surgery, and it’s not known when he will return to royal engagements given his cancer diagnosis.
There are currently no plans to appoint Counsellors of State to act on King Charles’ behalf.
|People
