British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke on Tuesday about the health of King Charles III, saying cancer had been detected early and that the king would continue his weekly briefings to inform the public about government activities.
He added, Our thoughts are with him and his family. Fortunately, this diagnosis was made in time, bringing reassurance. Sunak expressed hope that the monarch would receive the treatment he needs and make a full recovery, noting that he remains in regular contact with the king and will continue to communicate as usual.
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Buckingham Palace announced that Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, a development that comes 17 months after he ascended the throne following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. The palace did not specify the cancer type beyond stating that it is not prostate cancer, and has not provided further medical details.
The condition was reportedly discovered during a surgery for a benign condition. The king was discharged from the hospital at the end of January and has since been resting. He was previously in Sandringham, his country home in eastern England, and has since returned to London to begin treatment. It is expected that his oncological care will continue in the capital.
Officials indicated that Charles III, in the meantime, has suspended his public engagements while maintaining his role in private duties. The palace emphasized that the monarch will remain actively involved in state matters as his health allows.
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At this stage, there is no need to appoint new state legislators or other officials to fill in for royal duties. The prince consort Camilla, the king’s eldest son William, and other members of the royal family are expected to attend to ceremonial and public obligations as appropriate. Notably, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward have stepped back from many public duties in recent years, while Prince Harry is anticipated to travel from the United States to visit his father during the recovery period.
As Charles III focuses on treatment and recovery, the royal family is expected to undertake a more formal public schedule in the coming weeks. The nation and the Commonwealth remain hopeful for a positive outcome as medical teams implement the planned course of therapy and ongoing care, with statements of continued support from officials and the public alike.