Britain's King Charles, less than 18 months into his reign, was diagnosed with cancer following his recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement. Buckingham Palace has not yet specified the form of cancer, however, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains "wholly positive". The statement from the palace read: "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual."
Supporters and detractors have always acknowledged King Charles' hard work and dedication to his duties. Royal commentators said that might be something that would have to change as he recovers from treatment. There was no indication that he had received the news about his cancer diagnosis when he appeared in public on Sunday to attend church with his wife Queen Camilla. "He's the king, he's got to put on a show and he's been doing it all his life," said Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine.
Support Messages Pour In From Global Leaders
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the post by Buckingham Palace and hoped for a speedy recovery of His Majesty. "I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III," PM Modi said.
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-French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that his thoughts are with the British people and wished King Charles a speedy recovery. "Wishing His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with the British people. Amitiés," Macron wrote in a post on X.
-The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said that he had no qualms about King Charles' full recovery and wished him good health. "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," Sunak said.
Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 5, 2024
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. https://t.co/W4qe806gmv
-On King Charles' health update, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he along with Canadians wished and hoped for King Charles' fast and full recovery.
-Speaking on the challenges that cancer poses, United States President Joe Biden said that he prays for King Charles' swift recovery. "Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship takes hope and absolute courage. Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty experiences a swift and full recovery," Biden posted.
-Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu taking to social media wrote, "Sara and I send our heartfelt well wishes to King Charles III and our prayers for his good health."