HOW KING CHARLES III IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, POSTPONES PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS... (879 hits)
For Immediate Release From BBC News!
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.
It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began "regular treatments" on Monday.
Buckingham Palace says the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".
He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment.
No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis.
Although he will pause his public events, the King, 75, will continue with his constitutional role as head of state. He was seen at a church service in Sandringham on Sunday, where he waved to crowds.
He had a prostate procedure at a private London hospital more than a week ago.
The King had chosen to go public about his prostate treatment, with the aim of encouraging more men to get prostate checks, the palace said at the time.
He was said to have been delighted to have raised awareness about the issue, with the NHS website reporting a surge in issues about prostate conditions.
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The Palace says the cancer was identified during the King's recent hospital treatment for a benign enlarged prostate
"A separate issue of concern was noted," the Palace says, and "subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer"
The Palace has not said what type of cancer the King has been diagnosed with Prince Harry has spoken to his father and will travel to the UK from the US in the coming days
Charles, 75, has been advised to postpone public duties, but will "undertake state duties" and continue to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weekly
He is being treated as an out-patient, and is at home in London on Monday night, the Palace says
