british king charles Ⅲ Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that he had been diagnosed with cancer and had begun treatment. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend his official duties but will continue to serve in his state and will not assume his constitutional role as head of state.
The Palace did not reveal what type of cancer it was. king Yes, but he said it had nothing to do with him. recent treatment For benign prostate disease.
The Palace said “other issues of concern were raised” during the period. charlesLast month, when I was undergoing treatment for enlarged prostate, 3 nights in a London hospital.
“Diagnostic tests have identified a type of cancer,” the company said in a statement.
“His Majesty today began a regular medical treatment schedule, during which time doctors have advised him to postpone official duties,” the palace said in a statement. “During this period, His Majesty will continue to carry out his state and official duties as normal.”
of king According to the palace, he is currently receiving outpatient treatment.
said charles, people who generally enjoy good health“I remain completely positive about my treatment and look forward to returning to full official duties as soon as possible.”
The palace added: king “I have decided to make my diagnosis public in order to avoid speculation and in the hope that it will help the public understand the lives of people around the world who suffer from cancer.”
charles became king In September 2022, his mother queen elizabeth iiHe died at the age of 96 after reigning for 70 years.
“We all know in our own lives that this is not unusual, but it was still a sad surprise. We hope for the best.” Canadian Monarchist Federation Victoria Branch Bruce Halsoe said:
Halsall said the league is concerned about King, but given how early the cancer was discovered, he is hopeful for King’s recovery.
“He is not hospitalized, although there is probably a very good chance of treatment. He will undergo day surgery and tests.”
The league says it looks forward to His Majesty’s return visit as soon as he recovers.
News of the king’s diagnosis comes as his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate of Wales, is recovering from abdominal surgery, which kept her in hospital for about two weeks.
Duchess Kate is still taking a break from royal duties as she recovers. Her husband Prince William, heir to the throne, has also taken time off to help care for the couple’s three children, but is scheduled to preside over an investiture ceremony and charity dinner at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. .
charles took the throne with the intention of ruling a slimmed-down monarchy with fewer people senior royal family Performing ceremonial official duties. but, charles The temporary departure of Kate and Duchess Kate, Prince Harry’s self-imposed exile in California, and Prince Andrew’s near-exile from view for his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have left the royal family’s ” is in danger of going too far.
of king He personally called Princes William and Harry, as well as their siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, to inform them of his health.
Prince Harry, who retired from royal duties in 2020, has spoken to his father about the diagnosis and will “travel to the UK to meet Her Majesty in the coming days,” Harry and Meghan’s office said in a statement. .
British political leaders sent messages of support. Chancellor Rishi Sunak tweeted: “Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he will be back to full strength soon and I know the whole country is wishing him well. ”
US President Joe Biden, who is visiting Las Vegas on Monday, said he learned of Charles’ diagnosis for the first time and said he would talk to him “if God is willing.”
“I’m concerned about him,” Biden told reporters.
The president then posted on X (formerly known as Twitter): “It takes hope and absolute courage to survive the diagnosis, treatment and survival of cancer. Jill and I join the British people in praying for Her Majesty’s quick and full recovery.”
charles departed from royal tradition by speaking openly about the condition of his prostate. For centuries, the British royal family remained silent about health issues.
When the British monarch was in power, news of illness was hidden for fear of undermining his authority. The practice of secrecy continued even after the royal family became constitutional leaders.
The British public was not informed of this. charles‘Grandfather, king George VI suffered from lung cancer before his death in February 1952 at the age of 56, although some historians claim that: king He himself had not been told that he was terminally ill.
Elizabeth’s later years. Her people were told only that the Queen was suffering from “problems with her athletic ability”. Her death certificate simply listed her cause of death as “old age.”
Pat Price, founder of the Keep Up With Cancer campaign, said millions of people shared a “collective concern” about the king’s health.
“The King’s openness about his fight against cancer is a powerful reminder that one in two of us will face cancer at some point in our lives.” said Price.
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Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Associated Press writers Sylvia Hoy and Brian Merry in London, Danica Kirka in Helsinki and Darlene Superville in Las Vegas contributed.
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