King diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace confirms – The Daily Guardia
Title: King Charles Diagnosed with Cancer, Temporarily Suspends Public Duties
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King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, as announced by Buckingham Palace today. The specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, but the diagnosis was made during treatment for an enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch has already begun “regular treatments” and will temporarily suspend his public duties.
Despite the challenging news, King Charles remains positive and hopeful about his treatment. He aims to return to full public duty as soon as possible. However, the Palace has not provided any details regarding the stage of the cancer or a prognosis.
The King personally informed his sons about his diagnosis, and Prince Harry is set to travel to the UK to be by his father’s side during this time. Meanwhile, the King will continue his constitutional role as the head of state, attending to paperwork and private meetings. If necessary, “counsellors of state” may be appointed to stand in for him.
In a show of solidarity, Prince William temporarily withdrew from his public engagements to support his wife’s recovery from abdominal surgery. However, he is expected to return to public duties later this week.
It is worth noting that the King had attended a church service in Sandringham on Sunday and underwent a prostate procedure at a private London hospital over a week ago. Initially, the treatment was for a “benign” condition, but a separate cancer issue was discovered during the intervention.
The decision to publicly address his cancer treatment was made by King Charles as he had previously been a patron of cancer-related charities during his time as Prince of Wales. The Royal Society of Medicine expressed gratitude to the King for highlighting the importance of cancer screenings.
The news sparked widespread support and well wishes from various political figures, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and US President Joe Biden.
As for the King’s upcoming engagements, his scheduled visits to Canada and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting are now uncertain. The Palace has not provided a specific date for his return to full public duties, emphasizing the importance of focusing on his treatment and recovery.
Cancer affects one in two people in the UK during their lifetime, making early detection and treatment vital. King Charles’ openness about his diagnosis serves as a reminder to prioritize regular screenings and to raise awareness about this prevalent disease.
The Daily Guardian will continue to provide updates on the King’s health and recovery, as well as any developments regarding his public duties.
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