Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, a revelation that emerged during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The monarch underwent surgery for the “benign” prostate condition at a central London clinic and has since been discharged.

In his first public appearance since the treatment, King Charles was spotted waving and walking alongside Queen Camilla earlier this week. The couple attended a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Sunday, where the King greeted photographers with a smile and a wave.

The cancer diagnosis was not specified in the official statement, but it was disclosed that it was discovered while the King was undergoing treatment for his prostate condition. The statement highlighted that His Majesty has commenced a schedule of regular treatments, leading to doctors advising him to temporarily postpone public-facing duties.

The statement emphasized that, despite the ongoing treatment, King Charles will continue to fulfill State business and official paperwork as usual. The monarch expressed gratitude to his medical team for their swift intervention, made possible by the recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement.

Remaining optimistic about the treatment, King Charles chose to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and to contribute to public understanding, particularly for those worldwide who are affected by cancer. The King looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.

Credit: Independent