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BBC, Feb. 06- King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.
The type of cancer has not been revealed - it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
The King began "regular treatments" on Monday and will postpone public duties during the treatment, the Palace said.
The King, 75, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible," it added.
No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis.
Charles informed both his sons personally about his diagnosis and the Prince of Wales was said to be in regular contact with his father.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, who lives in the United States, spoke to his father and will be travelling to the UK to see him in the coming days.
The King returned to London from Sandringham in Norfolk on Monday morning and the palace says he has started treatment as an outpatient.
Although he will pause his public events, the King will continue with his constitutional role as head of state, including paperwork and private meetings.
It is understood his weekly audiences with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will continue and will be in person, unless doctors advise that he limits such contact.
There is a constitutional mechanism for when the head of state is unable to carry out official duties - in that circumstance "counsellors of state" can be appointed to stand in for the monarch.
At present that includes Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Princess Royal, and Prince Edward. Prince Harry and the Duke of York are no longer called upon as they are non-working royals.
Prince William had also temporarily withdrawn from public engagements while he helped his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, as she recovered from abdominal surgery she had last month.
But it was announced earlier on Monday that he would return to public duties later this week.
The King was seen at a church service in Sandringham on Sunday, where he waved to crowdsand walked for about 10 minutes.
He had a prostate procedure at a private London hospital more than a week ago.
At the time, the Palace said the treatment was for a "benign" condition.
"It was during this intervention that a separate issue of concern was noted and subsequently diagnosed as a form of cancer," it said on Monday.
The King chose to go public about his cancer treatment, the Palace said, as he had been a patron of a number of cancer-related charities when he was Prince of Wales.
"In this capacity, His Majesty has often spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones and the wonderful health professionals who help care for them."
He had also gone public about his prostate treatment, with the aim of encouraging more men to get prostate checks.
He was said to have been delighted to have raised awareness about the issue, with the NHS website reporting a surge in issues about prostate conditions.
The Royal Society of Medicine thanked the King for highlighting "how cancer is indiscriminate" and urged members of the public eligible for cancer screenings to make an appointment.
"Please don't be shy - the more information we have the better to help - hopefully - rule out cancer or, if not, put you on the most suitable treatment pathway," its president, Dr Jay Verma, said.
One in two people in the UK develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.
There are more than 200 types of cancer - the most common ones in the UK are breast, lung, prostate and bowel, according to the NHS website.
For many types of cancer, the chance of getting it increases with age. UK figures suggest, on average each year, more than a third (36%) of new cancer cases were in people aged 75 and over.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished the King a "full and speedy recovery", as did Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Commons Speaker Sir Lyndsay Hoyle.
US President Joe Biden expressed his concern and said he would speak to the King.
Charles acceded to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, and his coronation took place the following May.
The King and Queen are scheduled to visit Canada in May, and Australia, New Zealand and Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October.
The Palace has yet to confirm whether the tours will go ahead, with no date suggested for the King's return to full public duties.
DOT Tuesday, 06 February 2024 05:42 AM
Get well soon ! God Bless You !
Amaran Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00 AM
Wishing the KING a speedy recovery. Its very shocking. God bless KING.
MBBS, MD, FRCS are all comical titles Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:01 AM
Why cancer is a shocking news, because the doctors have no understanding of this disease. Survival or death depends on individual’s luck. This is why we must send the “doctors home” and bring in the SCIENTISTS to lead medicine.
Nihal S Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:56 AM
We wish the King speedy recovery.
Jude Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:07 AM
The only job Charlie having is waving yeah that's the only job he has and he's very good at it, mind you he's been doing waving over half a century!!
Jude Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:12 AM
Hard to believe Charlie got tired of banging Diana, maybe Camilla is Dynamite in the sack!! Then again for every gorgeous woman there's One guy out there tired of banging her!! Huh.
Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 06 February 2024 07:55 AM
Sri Lankan Royal family is the most healthiest of all Royal families. King Charles should get some advise from them.
Jeyam Tuesday, 06 February 2024 08:13 AM
King Charles is very arrogant but trained to be polite in dealing with people, sometimes his true behaviour comes out.He once visited Sri Lanka when Chandrika was President, there was a big event and Charles was on time but as usual Chandrika came half an hour late.It was not a snub to Charles but Chandrika was always very bad in time keeping. But Charles took it personally and within half an hour of Chandrika arriving to the event, Charles deliberately left the event and went back to his hotel thus insulting everyone who had come to see the event. Why should we feel sorry for this racist white guy who looks over hundred years old.
ANTON Tuesday, 06 February 2024 09:18 AM
WHY DON'T WE HEAR THIS TYPE OF THINGS OF OUR (PIN) KINGS.
AIA Tuesday, 06 February 2024 09:33 AM
Wishing the king a speedy recovery .But there is no sign of recovery for his former colony Sri Lanka from the cancers trigered by its self proclaimed kings
Tak Tik Tuk Tuesday, 06 February 2024 11:10 AM
What is the status of MR's cancer? or is it just a rumor?
Nuwan Tuesday, 06 February 2024 12:21 PM
need care givers from Sri Lanka??
BA. Tuesday, 06 February 2024 01:12 PM
@ MBBS,MD,FRCS - please consult a shrink for your own benefit. You are going to be dangerous to your family and yourself. I am living today thankfully to a FRCS.
sam silva2 Tuesday, 06 February 2024 03:18 PM
who will be next king on his demise? mr.bean of sri lanka?
RR Tuesday, 06 February 2024 05:50 PM
GET WELL SOON KING CHARLES
Gabriella Wednesday, 07 February 2024 07:07 AM
Hopefully, he can get Specialist treatment at the public ward of the Kandy hospital.
Gabriella Wednesday, 07 February 2024 07:08 AM
Hopefully, he can get Specialist treatment at the public ward of the Kandy hospital.
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