Prince Harry will soon travel to the UK to see King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis on Monday.
The duke has spoken to his father about the diagnosis and plans to pay Her Majesty a visit in the coming days, a source close to Harry said.
The shocking diagnosis, which comes less than 15 months after the 75-year-old king took the throne, was revealed in a statement from Buckingham Palace on Monday afternoon.
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate. Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
“During the King’s recent hospital procedure for a benign enlarged prostate, another issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
“His Majesty began a regular treatment program today, during which time doctors have advised him to postpone his public duties.
“During this period, Her Majesty will continue to conduct state affairs and official formalities as usual,” the palace added.
Prince Harry will travel to the UK to see King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis on Monday. Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Authorities did not say what type of cancer Charles was diagnosed with, but Buckingham Palace said it is not prostate cancer, according to the BBC.
“The King thanks his medical team for their prompt intervention, which was made possible by his recent hospital procedure,” the palace statement continued.
King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
- King Charles III is diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after ascending the throne
- The shocking development came just a week after the 75-year-old king was discharged from hospital following treatment for an enlarged prostate.
- His estranged son, Prince Harry, will soon travel to the UK to see his father.
- Prince Harry has yet to speak to Prince William following his father King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, but the shocking news could force the estranged brothers into an uneasy truce, sources say.
- Kensington Palace did not specify when the king is expected to return to royal duties, as all his public engagements have been put on pause.
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Charles had been in the hospital just a week before receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
“He remains entirely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duties as soon as possible.
According to a source close to Harry, the Duke of Sussex has already spoken to his father about the diagnosis. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
“Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding of all those around the world affected by cancer.”
Kensington Palace did not say when Charles is expected to return to royal duties, as all his public engagements have been put on hold.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death among adult men, according to the National Cancer Institute.
The disease similarly affects men in the UK, with more than a third of new cases appearing in people over 75, according to the National Health Services.
The NHS said there was an increase in inquiries about prostate health following Charles’ treatment last week.
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