London. With King Charles III. was diagnosed with cancer. He recently had his prostate treated, but it is not affected.
- Shock for Great Britain: Head of State King Charles has cancer
- The diagnosis was made during an operation on the prostate
- What is known so far – and what happens next
King Charles was recently treated in hospital. Now the palace has announced that the king Krebs is sick. The diagnosis was made during an operation on an enlarged prostate, but the organ was not affected. What type of cancer and what stage it is has not been published.
As the British BBC reports, the König Started “regular treatments” on Monday. He decided to make his illness public to avoid speculation. An unusual event for the royal family. Until now, Buckingham Palace treated such information as a private matter and kept it under wraps. When Charles’ daughter-in-law Princess Kate (42) recently had abdominal surgery, the diagnosis remained secret.
King Charles postpones public appearances due to cancer diagnosis
Charles also hopes, according to the statement, that the announcement will create greater understanding for all those who have suffered from cancer around the world. Charles is said to have informed his two sons, heir to the throne Prince William (41) and Harry, as well as his siblings, about the diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace said the monarch “regards his treatment positively and looks forward to returning to his public duties as soon as possible.” The official website of the British royals, on which the statement was published, collapsed shortly afterwards and was no longer accessible.
According to the BBC, the monarch wants to postpone public appearances. It is also expected that other members of the Royalty represent him during his treatment.
King Charles leaving hospital after his prostate operation. © DPA Images | Victoria Jones
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: State councilors can step in
The king can delegate some tasks to the “Counselors of State”. Traditionally, these are the monarch’s wife, Queen Camilla, as well as the first four people in line to the throne who are over 21 years old.
These are Charles’ sons Prince William and Prince Harry, his brother Prince Andrew and his eldest daughter Princess Beatrice. It is required that at least two people work together. Since Harry and Andrew do not take on appointments for the royals for various reasons, his sister Princess Anne and his youngest brother Prince Edward were also appointed Councilors of State at Charles’ request at the end of 2022.
His role as head of state wanted Charles but continue to practice and initially devote yourself to desk work. As the BBC reports, he will continue to meet weekly with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Because of cancer: Will King Charles abdicate?
That Charles Abdicated because of his illness is so far pure speculation. In his first address to the nation after taking office, Charles renewed the late Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to lifelong service.
His mother once promised to dedicate “her entire life, be it short or long,” to serving her subjects. She had kept that promise and he now wanted to renew it, Charles had said.
After his operation, King Charles initially stayed in Sandringham in Norfolk. He attended a church service there on Sunday and waved to the crowd. In the meantime he is said to be back in London, where he is undergoing an outpatient procedure Treatment undergoes.
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