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Buckingham Palace in Britain announced on the 5th (local time) that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer.
The royal family did not say anything about the exact type of cancer, stage of progression, or prognosis. However, it is not prostate cancer, and the cancer is said to have been discovered recently while undergoing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The royal family said the king began receiving “regular treatment” on the 5th and would withdraw from public affairs during the treatment period.
The king, now 75, said in a statement that he “remains completely positive about the treatment and looks forward to returning to his official duties as soon as possible.”
King Charles III personally informed his two sons of the diagnosis, and his eldest son, the Prince of Wales (Prince William), is said to be in regular contact with the king. The second son, the Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry), who currently lives in the United States, spoke to the King on the phone and is expected to come to the UK to meet his father in the coming days next.
Meanwhile, the King returned to London from Sandringham, Norfolk, England, on the morning of the 5th and began outpatient treatment, according to the royal family.
It is expected that he will not appear in public events for the time being. However, he will continue to carry out his constitutional role as head of state, including paperwork and private meetings.
It is understood that weekly face-to-face meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will continue unless otherwise restricted by medical staff.
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Queen Camilla leaves hospital in London
The United Kingdom has constitutional provisions in place in case the head of state is unable to perform official duties. In such cases, an ‘executive authority’ can be appointed from the British royal family on behalf of the queen.
At present, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Wales, and the King’s younger brother, the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward), can act as temporary authorities. The Duke of Sussex and the King’s younger brother, the Duke of York (Prince Andrew), are no longer members of the royal family in official capacities and do not attend royal events.
The Prince of Wales also temporarily suspended official activities to help him recover after his wife, the Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery last month. However, on the morning of the 5th, the Prince of Wales announced that he would be returning to his official duties later this week.
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King Charles III is released from a London hospital after treatment for an enlarged prostate
The King attended a church service in Sandringham on the 4th and was seen waving to citizens and walking for about 10 minutes.
A week ago, the king underwent prostate treatment at a private hospital in London, with the royal family explaining at the time that he had been treated for “benign” benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Meanwhile, the royal family announced on the 5th, “While receiving treatment, a separate area of concern was discovered, and he was subsequently diagnosed with cancer.”
He added that the King had decided to reveal his cancer diagnosis because he had been a supporter of several cancer-related charities since he was crown prince.
“His Majesty King Charles III has often spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their families, and the amazing medical professionals who care for them.”
The King has already announced his prostate treatment to encourage men to have prostate checks. Indeed, he said he was delighted as public awareness increased, with inquiries about prostate disease rising rapidly on Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) website.
The British Royal College of Physicians thanked the King for showing that cancer is a disease that “can affect anyone” and encouraged eligible citizens to make an appointment for cancer screening.
Full text of the Buckingham Palace statement
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sunak, Labor leader Keir Starmer and House of Commons leader Lindsey Hoyle wished the king a “speedy recovery”.
US President Joe Biden also expressed concern and said he would speak directly to the king.
Charles III ascended the throne in September 2022 on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and held the coronation ceremony in May last year.
Meanwhile, the King and Queen were due to visit Canada in May and Australia, New Zealand, and Samoa in October to attend the ‘Commonwealth Summit’. In response to this, Buckingham Palace has not confirmed whether the trip will go ahead, and the date of the King’s return to his official duties has not been revealed.
Cancer treatments include chemotherapy that uses drugs that kill cells, radiotherapy that uses radiation to kill cancer cells, and targeted anticancer drugs that selectively attack only cancer cells.
Additional reporting: George Bowden
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