King Charles III The palace said he had decided to inform about his diagnosis to avoid speculation. Photo: Yoan Valat/EPA POOL via AP /dpa
Just a week ago, King Charles was released from the hospital. Now it is revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old will be sitting out for the time being – his son Harry is also due to arrive.
Prince Harry’s visit planned
Harry (39) had retired from his royal duties and lives with his wife Duchess Meghan (42) and their children in the USA. The relationship between him and his family is considered broken. Nevertheless, he is due to come to Britain in the coming days and meet his father.
King Charles has been British monarch for more than a year after his mother Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022. He had recently been treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate – and another problem was discovered, the palace said. Subsequent tests revealed a form of cancer.
Transparent communication from the palace
The palace is once again dealing with the illness unusually openly. It is not known exactly what form of cancer Charles has and how advanced the disease is. It’s not supposed to be prostate cancer. Actually, medical information is generally considered private. When Charles’ daughter-in-law Princess Kate (42) recently underwent abdominal surgery, the diagnosis remained secret.
The king decided to inform about his diagnosis in order to avoid speculation, the palace said. In addition, according to the statement, Charles hopes to raise more understanding for all those around the world who are suffering from cancer. 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.
Outpatient treatment planned
Charles showed up at the weekend after his stay in the hospital – together with his wife Queen Camilla (76) he attended a church service on the Sandringham estate in eastern England on Sunday. Charles waved to the photographers and smiled. He had undergone a procedure for benign prostate enlargement at the private London Clinic on January 26. He was released a few days later. Charles is now to be treated as an outpatient.
The palace said the king was grateful to his medical team for their quick intervention. It was already dark in London when the palace’s message was sent. One page, with a red emblem of the palace at the beginning.
Many well wishes
“I wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery,” said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “I have no doubt he will quickly return to full strength and I know the whole country will wish him well.”
Irish President Michael D. Higgins also sent King Charles well wishes. He was very sorry and concerned to hear about the British monarch’s medical diagnosis, said a statement from the Irish President’s Office. “The President has sent his best wishes on behalf of the Irish people to King Charles for his medical treatment and full recovery,” it said. The good wishes are also directed to Queen Camilla (76) and the family.
Good wishes also came from the USA. “Our thoughts are, of course, first and foremost with the king, with the king and his family,” said Vedant Patel, deputy spokesman for the US State Department. “This is incredibly sad news.”
US President Joe Biden spoke out about British King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. expressed concern. “I’m worried about him,” Biden said when asked on the sidelines of an appointment in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to reporters traveling with him. He had only recently found out about the diagnosis and hoped to be able to speak to Charles soon – “God willing”.
A little later, Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter: Dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and the time afterwards requires hope and absolute courage. He and his wife Jill prayed for the king’s speedy and full recovery.