King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and wonB次元官网网址檛 be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state.
The palace said the cancer is not related to the kingB次元官网网址檚 for a benign prostate condition. It did not say what form of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has.
The palace said B次元官网网址渁 separate issue of concern was notedB次元官网网址� during CharlesB次元官网网址� treatment for an enlarged prostate last month, when he spent three nights in a London hospital.
B次元官网网址淒iagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,B次元官网网址� it said in a statement.
B次元官网网址淗is Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,B次元官网网址� the palace said. B次元官网网址淭hroughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.B次元官网网址�
The king is being treated as an outpatient, the palace said.
It said Charles B次元官网网址渞emains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.B次元官网网址�
The palace added that the king B次元官网网址渉as 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.B次元官网网址�
Charles became king in September 2022 when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.
B次元官网网址 of the kingB次元官网网址檚 diagnosis comes as his daughter-in-law Kate, Princess of Wales, recovers from abdominal surgery that saw her hospitalized for about two weeks.
U.K. political leaders sent messages of support. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted: B次元官网网址淲ishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt heB次元官网网址檒l be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well.B次元官网网址�
Charles departed from royal tradition with his openness about For centuries BritainB次元官网网址檚 royal family remained tight-lipped about health matters.
When U.K. monarchs had real power, news of illness was withheld for fear it might weaken their authority. The habit of secrecy lingered after royals became constitutional figureheads.
The British public wasnB次元官网网址檛 told that CharlesB次元官网网址� grandfather, King George VI, had lung cancer before his death in February 1952 at the age of 56.
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