The palace said King Charles, 75, who was crowned in September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, has begun a series of treatments and said he looks forward to returning to full-time duties as soon as possible.
King Charles leaves the London Clinic with Queen Camilla after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, UK, on January 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters
News of King Charles's cancer diagnosis emerged after he spent three nights in hospital last month, where he underwent a procedure to treat a benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Buckingham Palace said another concerning issue had been discovered during that hospital stay, but provided no further details beyond saying that tests showed the King had a "form of cancer".
“No further details are being shared at this stage, other than confirmation that the King does not have prostate cancer,” the palace said. “During this time, the King will continue to carry out state affairs and official paperwork as usual.”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sent his best wishes to the King. "I am confident that he will soon return in good health and I know the whole country will be wishing him well," he said.
Australian and Canadian leaders expressed their best wishes and hopes for the king's speedy recovery, while US President Joe Biden said: "Jilli and I, along with the people of the United Kingdom, pray that His Majesty will make a swift and full recovery."
Hoang Anh (according to Reuters, AP)
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