The British royal family has revealed that King Charles III is fighting a form of cancer that was detected during his recent prostate surgery. The 75-year-old monarch has started a course of treatment and is determined to resume his duties as soon as possible.
How will the King cope with this challenging diagnosis? How will his sons support him during this difficult time?
These are some of the questions that many people are asking after Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, confirming that the King has cancer. The statement did not specify the type of cancer or the stage of the disease, but it assured the public that the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”
The King broke the news to his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, personally and has been in regular contact with them since then. Prince Harry, who lives in the United States with his wife and children, spoke to his father over the phone and is planning to visit him in the UK in the coming days.
Sources from the Palace said the King will reduce his public engagements while he undergoes treatment and will rely on other senior royals to stand in for him when necessary.
The King’s diagnosis has sparked an outpouring of sympathy and support from across the world, with many leaders, celebrities, and ordinary people sending him their best wishes and prayers.
One of the most touching messages came from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who said: “I am very proud of my son and his strength in facing this challenge. He has always been a devoted and dutiful king, and I know he will overcome this with grace and dignity. He has my full love and support, as well as that of the entire family.”
