UK: King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer, to Step back from Public Duties

By Staff, Agencies

Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will step back from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.

Tests were carried out and revealed a “form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement on Monday

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,” the palace said.

“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual,” it added.

The King spent three nights at the London Clinic, a private hospital near Regent’s Park, for his recent procedure and was previously said to be “doing well” following the stint.

He was seen for the first time since his treatment on Sunday, appearing in good spirits as he waved to the public on his way to a Sunday morning church service in Sandringham, Norfolk. His wife, Queen Camilla, accompanied him.

The royal source added that the King returned from Sandringham on Monday morning to begin outpatient treatment in London.

Charles became monarch on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022.