Lower than a yr after King Charles III ascended to the throne, the Buckingham Palace revealed a big well being prognosis. The son of the late Queen Elizabeth II has most cancers, in accordance with an announcement the palace launched on Monday (Feb. 5).

“Throughout The King’s latest hospital process for benign prostate enlargement, a separate difficulty of concern was famous. Subsequent diagnostic exams have recognized a type of most cancers,” the assertion stated, per NBC Information.

Although Buckingham Palace denied King Charles was affected by prostate most cancers, they didn’t specify which variant of the illness he has. Moreover, they remained tight-lipped in regards to the stage of the most cancers.

As of right this moment, the King began a “schedule of standard therapies.” This implies, per physician’s order, he’ll “postpone public-facing duties.” He shall be receiving this outpatient care in London, per studies.

As beforehand reported, King Charles took the throne final Could. The coronation ceremony befell lower than a yr after his mom handed in September 2022. She was 96. So, this yr was meant to mark the primary full yr of King Charles and Queen Camilla on the throne.

It’s unclear if the Queen’s public-facing duties have additionally been placed on maintain throughout this time or if she’s going to step in as his proxy.

Right here’s Why King Charles Desires The Public To Know About His Most cancers

Of their assertion, Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles sought to curve rumors about his well being. That’s one motive behind telling the world in regards to the most cancers prognosis. The Royal additionally shared:

“…Within the hope it might help public understanding for all these around the globe who’re affected by most cancers.” 

His replace comes after he and Princess Kate underwent medical procedures in January. Each obtained remedy at a personal London clinic. Kate had a deliberate belly surgical procedure and was hospitalized for about two weeks after.

In the meantime, King Charles had a “corrective process” for an enlarged prostate. To notice, the Royal is 75.

“The King is grateful to his medical group for his or her swift intervention, which was made attainable because of his latest hospital process. He stays wholly constructive about his remedy and appears ahead to returning to full public obligation as quickly as attainable.”

See the total assertion under.