Reactions pour in as King Charles diagnosed with cancer
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and began treatment on Monday, Buckingham Palace has announced on Monday.
The Palace says the cancer was identified during his recent hospital treatment for a benign enlarged prostate which has kept him in the hospital for some days.
“A separate issue of concern was noted,” the Palace says, and “subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer”
The Palace has not confirmed what type of cancer the King has been diagnosed with.
The BBC reports that King Charles informed his immediate family of his diagnosis personally.
This includes his sons Prince William and Prince Harry, and his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said he is “concerned” after the King’s diagnosis.
sked by reporters whether he had a message for the King, Biden said: “Yes, I’m concerned about him.
“I just heard his diagnosis. Hopefully I’ll be talking to him soon.”
Former UK PM Boris Johnson says on X: “The whole country will be rooting for the King today. Best wishes to Charles III for a full and speedy recovery.”
Liz Truss, another former PM, also sends her best wishes and adds: “He will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Save The King!”
The King has since travelled back from his Sandringham estate, in Norfolk, this morning to begin treatment as an outpatient.
He’ll stand back from public-facing duties for now – but “continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual,” according to the BBC.
