King Charles Diagnosis Shocks The UK

In a shocking revelation this week, King Charles, the monarch of the United Kingdom, has been diagnosed with cancer. According to an exclusive extract from PEOPLE’s latest cover story, the palace revealed that the 75-year-old king has begun regular treatments for “the presence of a form of cancer,” although the specific type has not been disclosed.

The announcement came just a day after the royal family had used their social media to highlight World Cancer Day on February 4. King Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, attended a morning service at a church near their country retreat in Sandringham, where he cheerfully waved to well-wishers without giving any hint of his health condition.

It was only on February 5 that the palace released a statement disclosing the king’s cancer diagnosis. The statement also mentioned that when Charles underwent a previous operation for an enlarged prostate on January 26, a separate issue of concern was detected, leading to further diagnostic tests.

The news of King Charles’ cancer has come as a shock to those close to the royal family. According to a palace insider, “He has not looked himself” since the deaths of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September 2022 and his father Prince Philip in April 2021. However, it is believed that grief may have been masking his deteriorating health.

The announcement also raised questions about the king’s ability to carry out his duties and responsibilities. With the recent health issues of Prince William’s wife Kate, who underwent abdominal surgery and a 13-day hospitalization in January, the possibility of increased responsibilities for the 41-year-old prince has been highlighted.

This is particularly pertinent considering the departure of Charles’s younger son Prince Harry in March 2021, and the removal of his brother Prince Andrew, who has been involved in several scandals.

In an interview with PEOPLE, Robert Hardman, author of The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy, revealed that the king has been “pretty open” about his diagnosis, and the decision to share it was to prevent any speculation and to assist public understanding for people affected by cancer.

The palace statement also mentioned that the king remains positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible. However, there is no indication of how long his treatment will take and whether there will be a regency in place during his absence.

The news of King Charles’ cancer also brings attention to the future of the British monarchy. Charles has only been king for nine months following the death of his mother, and there are concerns about a possible succession crisis if his health deteriorates. With the possibility of increased responsibilities falling on his son William, who is already next in line to the throne, it raises questions about the availability of other family members to fulfill royal obligations.

While the future remains uncertain, it is clear that King Charles’ health will be closely monitored by the public and those close to the royal family. As a source close to the family stated, “He will need a lot of support” during this difficult time.

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