Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer following a recent hospitalization. While the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, officials have clarified that it is not prostate cancer, shedding light on the monarch’s ongoing health struggles.
Despite the diagnosis, King Charles remains steadfast in his determination, embarking on “regular treatments” starting Monday. While he will temporarily step back from public duties to focus on his health, the monarch is expected to continue fulfilling his constitutional role as head of state, managing paperwork and private meetings.
Support has poured in from various quarters, with Prince Harry set to return to the UK from the United States to be with his father. Political leaders, religious figures, and celebrities have offered words of encouragement, while the Church of England, led by King Charles, has penned a special prayer for his health. As the nation stands in solidarity with the monarch, there is a collective hope for his swift recovery as he confronts this new health challenge with resilience and fortitude.