The 73-year-old monarch is undergoing treatment, according to the palace. King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace on Monday. The cancer was discovered during a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate treatment, and subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. The type and stage of cancer were not disclosed. The king has commenced regular treatments and will continue state business and official paperwork as usual, though public-facing duties have been postponed. The king remains positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty.
King Charles was recently discharged from a London hospital after treatment for an enlarged prostate. It was announced that he would resume public events after a period of recuperation. Before his discharge, Buckingham Palace had said that the King was treated for an enlarged prostate, which is common among many men each year. King Charles, 73, ascended to the throne in September 2022 after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
In addition, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was recently diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She had two different types of cancer within a year, as she underwent mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. The Duchess is now urging people to be aware of the appearance of new moles and to be vigilant about checking for skin cancer. Princess Kate, 42, also underwent planned abdominal surgery and is expected to remain in a private hospital in London for up to two weeks. However, her condition was not cancerous.
While it is not clear whether the king’s cancer is prostate cancer, it remains among the most common forms of cancer in the United States, according to the CDC and the American Cancer Society. More details about the King’s treatment and condition are expected to be announced later.