Buckingham Palace Announced King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer later on Monday and he could be out of his royal duties while his son Prince William will be the next king.
The 75-year-old King recently had treatment for an enlarged
prostate, but in a statement released on Monday, the Palace clarified that this
was not the result of prostate cancer. However, as a result of the prostate
treatment, the cancer was found during later scans.
The announcement also says that on Monday, the monarch
started undergoing treatment for cancer.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift
intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure” the
statement quoted.
The King has canceled his royal duties, and other famous
family members are anticipated to take his place. The King has decided to
disclose information about his sickness to "avoid
speculation" and increase public awareness for others who have been
diagnosed with cancer, the Palace stated.
Following his father's cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry
reportedly spoke with him, and in the coming days, he will visit the U.K.,
according to a Monday BBC report. After receiving his first medical treatment,
the King returned to London from Sandringham, Norfolk.
Currently, Prince Edward, Princess Royal, Prince William,
and Queen Camilla are all included in that. As non-working royals, Prince Harry
and the Duke of York are no longer needed.
Since the King's admission to a private London clinic
hospital on January 26 for scheduled surgery to treat his enlarged prostate,
also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), his health has been under
greater scrutiny from the public this month.
In addition, Prince William withdrew from public appearances
for a while to assist his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, in her
rehabilitation following an abdominal surgery that she underwent last month.
However, it was previously said on Monday that he would resume his public
duties at a later time this week.
Politicians from every corner of the United Kingdom have
been wishing the monarch well. Posting on X, Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom Rishi Sunak said, "Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery,
"I have no doubt he'll be back to full strength in no time and I know the
whole country will be wishing him well."
The monarch received "thoughts and prayers" from
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, who wished him "the very best for
a speedy recovery and return to public life." Her Majesty the Queen and
the other members of the Royal Family are also in my thoughts during what I
know will be a difficult period for them all. Says Yousaf on X
Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, expressed his
sadness at the news and conveyed his own and the people of Wales' sympathies to
the royal family. he also wished him "Gwellhad buan," or
"get well soon." In Welsh
Michelle O'Neill, the recently appointed First Minister of
Northern Ireland, expressed her "deep regret" upon learning of the
King's sickness. "I hope he receives the best care possible and recovers
fully and quickly," she wished.
Talking to the King, US President Joe Biden expressed his
concerns.
Following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in
September 2022, Charles took the throne.
Charles was well-known for taking long walks in the
countryside and for having good health overall. He got Covid-19 twice, in 2020
and 2022, but both times he recovered quickly.
The King may assign portions of his duties to two or more
Counsellors of State if his illness prevents him from performing
them fully for an extended time.
The King's powers may be revoked and taken over by a regent
if he were rendered totally incapable of carrying out his constitutional
obligations to the point where the state could no longer operate as intended.
Prince William would be the heir apparent to the crown under 1937 legislation.