Great Britain’s King Charles III suffers from cancer. Buckingham Palace has that communicated. The royal family has not yet made any details about the illness or prognosis public.
The disease was discovered during the king’s treatment for an enlarged prostate. However, Charles’ illness is not believed to be prostate cancer.
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According to British media reports, the king decided to make his diagnosis public “to prevent speculation” and in the hope of contributing to a better understanding of cancer. Charles started therapy this Monday. Dem Guardian According to Charles, he is undergoing outpatient therapy. The 75-year-old is “completely positive” about his treatment and is looking forward to “fully returning to his public duties as quickly as possible,” the royal palace said. Charles will continue to run state affairs and will also take care of “official formalities”.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished Charles a “full and speedy recovery”. Sunak wrote that he had no doubt that the king would soon return to his full strength X. British opposition leader Keir Starmer also wished Charles a speedy recovery on behalf of the Labor Party. Wishes for recovery also came from the heads of government of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins also sent British King Charles well wishes. He was very sorry and concerned to hear about the British monarch’s medical diagnosis, according to a statement from the Irish President’s Office in Dublin. “The President has sent his best wishes on behalf of the Irish people to King Charles for his medical treatment and full recovery,” it said.
US President Joe Biden also expressed sympathy. “I’m worried about him,” he said on the sidelines of a meeting in Las Vegas, according to reporters traveling with him. He had only recently found out about the diagnosis and hoped to be able to speak to Charles soon. A little later, Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter: Dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and the time afterwards requires hope and courage. He and his wife Jill prayed for the king’s speedy and full recovery.
Charles had undergone prostate treatment at a private clinic in London more than a week ago. According to Buckingham Palace, the reason was a benign enlargement of the prostate. The monarch also made this treatment public. It was said from Buckingham Palace that Charles wanted to encourage more men to undergo prostate check-ups. In the past, it was the practice of the British royal family to keep information about the monarch’s health largely secret.
Prince Harry apparently announces a visit to Charles
British media assume that Charles will be represented by other senior members of the royal family during his therapy. The focus is likely to be Charles’ eldest son William, who is also heir to the throne.
In view of his father’s illness, Charles’ younger son Prince Harry is also making his way from the USA to Great Britain. He will arrive over the next few days to visit his father, the prince’s office said. The relationship between Harry and his family has been strained since he moved to the USA with his wife Meghan Markle. The four of us now live in California. Prince Harry gave up his royal duties in 2020.
Charles was crowned King of Britain in May last year. He succeeded his mother, Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 and was monarch of Great Britain for 70 years.
Great Britain’s King Charles III suffers from cancer. Buckingham Palace has that communicated. The royal family has not yet made any details about the illness or prognosis public.
The disease was discovered during the king’s treatment for an enlarged prostate. However, Charles’ illness is not believed to be prostate cancer.
According to British media reports, the king decided to make his diagnosis public “to prevent speculation” and in the hope of contributing to a better understanding of cancer. Charles started therapy this Monday. Dem Guardian According to Charles, he is undergoing outpatient therapy. The 75-year-old is “completely positive” about his treatment and is looking forward to “fully returning to his public duties as quickly as possible,” the royal palace said. Charles will continue to run state affairs and will also take care of “official formalities”.