{"id":110416,"date":"2024-02-06T00:26:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=110416"},"modified":"2024-02-06T00:26:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:26:05","slug":"uks-king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/uks-king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"UK\u2019s King Charles diagnosed with cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Britain\u2019s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and the 75-year-old will postpone his public duties while he undergoes treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Buckingham Palace made this known in a statement on Monday, February 5, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Charles, who became king in September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, is \u201cwholly positive\u201d about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible, the palace said.<\/p>\n<p>Charles spent three nights in the hospital last month where he underwent a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n<p>The palace said a separate issue of concern had been spotted during the hospital visit but did not give any further details beyond saying the King has a \u201cform of cancer\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The palace said: \u201cHis Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThroughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As such, Charles will continue to have meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while his wife Queen Camilla will continue with her engagements.<\/p>\n<p>The news comes just days after Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate left the same hospital where they had both undergone planned treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Kate, the Princess of Wales and wife to heir to the British throne Prince William, spent two weeks in hospital following abdominal surgery for an unspecified but non-cancerous condition.<\/p>\n<p>While the royals usually closely guard details of their health, regarding it as a private matter, Charles has been open about his recent treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer,\u201d Buckingham Palace said.<\/p>\n<p>Sunak sent his best wishes to the King on X, saying: \u201cWishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. 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