Britain's King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, Britain, on January 29, 2024.
Hollie Adams | Reuters
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Monday.
″During The King's recent hospital procedure for a benign enlarged prostate, another issue of concern was noted,” according to the emailed statement. “Subsequent diagnostic testing has identified a form of cancer.”
Buckingham Palace did not specify what type of cancer was diagnosed or what stage it was found at.
The news comes a week after Kate and King Charles were discharged from a private London clinic after individual procedures. The king underwent a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, while Kate, 42, underwent unspecified abdominal surgery on January 17 for an unspecified surgery.
“His Majesty began a regular treatment program today, during which doctors have advised him to postpone his public duties,” the statement added.
King Charles ascended the throne last year in a coronation ceremony in May, months after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth reigned until her death at the age of 96 in September 2022. She was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, with 70 years on the throne.
Meanwhile, Kate is still recovering, but her husband Prince William will return to royal duties by attending the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner on Wednesday.
Kensington Palace previously said the Princess of Wales is unlikely to return to royal duties before Easter, which is March 31 this year. No date has been specified for the King's return to office.
