{"id":4113,"date":"2024-02-06T10:15:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T15:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dailycupofwellness\/?p=4113"},"modified":"2025-03-31T08:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:32:57","slug":"king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer-following-prostate-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dailycupofwellness\/2024\/02\/king-charles-diagnosed-with-cancer-following-prostate-treatment.html","title":{"rendered":"King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer Following Prostate Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4122\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4122\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/410\/2024\/02\/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-credit-michael-tubi-shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"king charles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Tubi\/Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"584\">In February 2024, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer following treatment for an enlarged prostate. While the type of cancer has not been disclosed, officials confirmed that it is not prostate cancer. The news came after the 75-year-old monarch underwent a corrective procedure and further testing revealed the presence of cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The palace said in a statement, \u201cDuring The King\u2019s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.\u201d The statement also didn\u2019t specify what stage the cancer was found. Separately, Buckingham Palace said Charles didn\u2019t have prostate cancer. The news comes a week after both King Charles and Kate were discharged from a private London clinic after medical procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The king underwent a \u201ccorrective procedure\u201d for an enlarged prostate. The statement added, \u201cHis Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time doctors have advised him to postpone public-facing duties.\u201d According to the statement, the king wanted to share his diagnosis in part to avoid speculation on his condition but also \u201cin the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"843\">Since the diagnosis, King Charles has been undergoing regular treatment. Despite his diagnosis, he has continued to carry out paperwork and fulfill some of his constitutional roles behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1083\">On Thursday, March 27th, Buckingham Palace announced that the King had spent a short period under observation in the hospital after experiencing side effects from his ongoing treatment. As a precaution, his engagements for the following day were postponed.<\/p>\n<p>Before becoming king, Charles served as patron to a number of cancer-related charities, and \u201cin this capacity, His Majesty has often spoken publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones and the wonderful health\u00a0professionals who help care for them,\u201d according to Buckingham Palace. No further details are being shared about his treatment or prognosis, a palace spokesperson said, but the king returned to London to begin out-patient care.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zpDbvLvdGrI?si=fiLsIoBmTWOurloz\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Charles ascended the throne last\u00a0May in a coronation ceremony\u00a0held months after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth reigned until her death at the age of 96 in\u00a0September 2022. She was Britain\u2019s longest-reigning monarch, with 70 years on the throne. Buckingham Palace noted that many of the king\u2019s planned engagements will have to be postponed or canceled, apologizing in advance to anyone inconvenienced as a result. Charles\u2019 wife, Queen Camilla, will continue with her full public duties as he undergoes treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Buckingham Palace has also emphasized that no counselors of state will be appointed, a sign that the king will continue to perform his duties, said Craig Prescott, who teaches law at Royal Holloway, University of London, and specializes in the constitutional side of the monarchy. Prescott said, \u201cIf the king is unavailable due to illness or is traveling overseas, then counselors of state can be appointed to fill in for the king and undertake the formal, constitutional functions of the monarch: things like granting the royal assent to legislation, and go through his red boxes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, told NBC News that Harry spoke to his father about the diagnosis. The source said, \u201cHe will be traveling to the U.K. to see His Majesty in the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In February 2024, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer following treatment for an enlarged prostate. While the type of cancer has not been disclosed, officials confirmed that it is not prostate cancer. 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