Britain’s King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer
Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment, according to a statement released Monday by Buckingham Palace. The statement does not detail what type of cancer the king has, but says it is a “separate issue of concern” that was discovered during a previously disclosed procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Charles is postponing “public-facing duties” while he undergoes treatment but will otherwise continue his “State business and official paperwork”, the statement said adding Charles “looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”
Charles was discharged from the hospital a week ago. A statement made January 17 by Buckingham Palace announcing the procedure for the king’s enlarged prostate said his condition was benign,