Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday that doctors had discovered cancer in Britain's King Charles III. Unspecified cancer discovered by a doctor Treated the monarch for enlarged prostate. About a week ago.
What type of cancer did King Charles III have?
It is known that the King was diagnosed with cancer in another part of the body, not prostate cancer.
The 75-year-old king was discharged from hospital a week ago after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, which the palace said was not cancerous. However, during treatment, “a separate concern was noted: follow-up diagnostic testing confirmed the form of cancer.”
Buckingham Palace said Prince Charles had “commenced a regular treatment schedule” and would “postpone public engagements” during his treatment. He said he would continue with his official and clerical duties as usual.
“The King would like to thank the medical team for the prompt intervention made possible thanks to a recent hospital procedure. He remains entirely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public service as soon as possible.” the statement said. He added: “The King has decided to share his diagnosis in the hope that it will prevent speculation and help with public understanding of all people around the world suffering from cancer.”
How long has Charles been king?
Charles had been on the throne for less than a year and a half after inheriting the throne upon the death of his mother. Queen Elizabeth IISeptember 2022. he was crowned A few months later, May 6, 2023. His health is said to be generally good. He had a noncancerous tumor removed from his face in 2008, according to the Associated Press.
Charles was admitted to his daughter-in-law's private clinic in London a few weeks ago for prostate treatment. Kate, Princess of Wales, underwent unspecified abdominal surgery. she also He is said to be recovering his health after returning home to Windsor. As of January 29th.
Kate's husband, Prince William of Wales Next in line to inherit the throne According to Kensington Palace, the official residence of Prince William and his wife, the prince is scheduled to return to royal duties this week after taking some time off to support his wife after surgery.
The king's younger son, prince harryThe Duke of Sussex quit his role as a senior member of the royal family a few years ago and moved to the United States with his wife, Meghan. The British Press Association news agency, the first to report reliable information about the royal family, cited sources close to Prince Harry on Monday as saying the prince had told his father about the diagnosis and would travel to his home country to see him in the coming days. Personally.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: In a social media post, he said he “wishes a full and speedy recovery to Her Majesty” and had no doubts Charles would “be back to full strength soon.”
President Biden reacted to the news while campaigning in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada's upcoming presidential primary.
“I'm worried about him,” Biden told reporters. “I just heard his diagnosis, but God willing, I'll talk to him.”
In Washington, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel offered condolences to the royal family.
“Our thoughts are with the king and his family,” Patel told reporters at a news briefing. “It is incredibly sad news and I am very sorry for the King and his family.”
Alex Sundby contributed reporting..