King Charles, 75, has recently been diagnosed with cancer, as revealed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on Monday. The type of cancer is not yet disclosed, and only a limited amount of information has been shared, but it is known that he had recently been hospitalized, and received surgery in late January due to a minor enlargement of his prostate.
Buckingham’s full statement reads as follows:
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual. The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible. His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
A spokesman confirmed that although the King was recently hospitalized for an enlarged prostate, the cancer that was found as a result of a “subsequent diagnostic test” revealed that it was not prostate cancer, as per People Magazine. His youngest son, The Duke of Sussex, 39, most famously known as Prince Harry, briefly left Los Angeles to visit his father immediately upon hearing about his diagnosis.
