LONDON: Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will suspend public duties, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday.
Charles, 75, who became king in September 2022 after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, is “absolutely positive” about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public service as soon as possible, the palace said.
Charles spent three nights in hospital last month undergoing corrective surgery for an enlarged prostate. The palace said a particular problem was noted during the hospital visit, but gave no further details about the nature of the cancer.
A royal source said it was not prostate cancer.
“His Majesty has today begun a schedule of regular treatments during which his doctors have advised him to suspend his public duties,” the palace said. “During this period, His Majesty will continue with state affairs and official papers as usual.”
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he “wishes His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he will be back full force in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him the best.”
Meanwhile, opposition Labor leader Keir Starmer said that “on behalf of the Labor Party, I wish His Majesty all the best in his recovery. We look forward to seeing him back to full health quickly.”
