UK’s King Charles diagnosed with cancer, has begun treatment
- King Charles, 75, to postpone public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment for cancer
- Buckingham Palace did not say what type of cancer was found or how advanced it was
Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, sparking a flood of support from around the world.
Charles, who became king upon the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth, on September 8, 2022, has generally enjoyed good health, barring injuries from polo and skiing.
“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement, adding that he had begun treatment, but without elaborating on the type of cancer found or how advanced it was.
The palace said the king “remains wholly positive” and “looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”.
He had been advised by doctors to postpone public duties, although he would continue to “undertake state business and official paperwork as usual”, the palace added.
