KUALA LUMPUR – King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, a statement from Buckingham Palace said.
Without noting the type of cancer, the palace said it was “a separate issue of concern” detected during the king’s recent hospital procedure for a benign prostate enlargement.
“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
“His Majesty has today (Monday) commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,” the palace’s statement said.
Charles will however continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual, it added.
The king has also chosen to disclose the news about 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”.
The news comes about a week after Charles, 75, was discharged from hospital after undergoing prostate surgery. – February 6, 2024