2024-04-07 23:36:23
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Text: Editorial Cuba Noticias 360
King Charles III of England has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone his public duties while he receives treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Although the specific nature of the condition has not been revealed, the English Royal Family explained that the tumor was detected during a surgical procedure that the king underwent due to an enlarged prostate at the end of January.
The palace statement reports that the monarch began “regular treatments this Monday and maintains a positive attitude towards his treatment” while he hopes to return to his public duties as soon as possible.
“During the king’s recent hospital process for a benign prostate enlargement, a different matter of concern was discovered. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the message describes.
For its part, the BBC added that by postponing their commitments it is expected that other long-serving members of royalty will replace Charles III during the medical process.
At this time, the institution has not provided additional details about the stage of the cancer or the doctors’ prognosis. However, the 75-year-old king will maintain his constitutional role as head of state and will maintain his usual office work despite the aforementioned pause.
Continuing with the statement, it reads that “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding towards all those in the world who are affected by cancer.”
Charles III to the aforementioned procedure related to the prostate at the London Clinic, a private hospital in London. The text adds that the decision to make his medical care public is intended to encourage more men to undergo prostate checks.
The reactions of politicians have not been long in coming after hearing the news. For example, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sent his wishes for a “full and speedy recovery” to the king through a message on his profile on X (formerly Twitter).
Opposition leader Keir Starmer also expressed his best wishes to the monarch on social media. Likewise, the president of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, in a speech before the deputies, conveyed on behalf of all the members of Parliament his “sympathy” towards the Royal House.
Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, former British prime ministers, also wished the king a speedy recovery, who were joined by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.