King Charles diagnosed with cancer

New Delhi, Feb 5 Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, unrelated to his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.

The specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, but the palace issued a statement indicating that the King commenced "regular treatments" on Monday, BBC reported.

The 75-year-old monarch, known for his dedication to public service, will be temporarily stepping back from his public engagements while undergoing treatment. However, Buckingham Palace emphasized that King Charles "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."

During his treatment hiatus, it is expected that other senior members of the royal family will take on additional responsibilities, standing in for the King at various public events. Despite the medical setback, King Charles will continue fulfilling his constitutional role as the head of state.

No further details have been disclosed regarding the stage of cancer or a prognosis for the King. The decision to keep such information private is in line with the royal family's longstanding tradition of maintaining a level of privacy concerning personal health matters.

The monarch, who was seen waving to crowds at a church service in Sandringham on Sunday, had undergone a prostate procedure at a private London hospital more than a week ago. Notably, King Charles had chosen to make his prostate treatment public to raise awareness about the importance of prostate checks. The palace revealed that the King was pleased to have contributed to increased awareness, with the NHS website reporting a surge in inquiries about prostate conditions following his disclosure.

While the news is undoubtedly concerning, the palace's assurance of the King's positive outlook and determination to resume his duties offers a sense of hope during this challenging time.

The public, both in the United Kingdom and around the world, will undoubtedly be monitoring the updates on King Charles's health and wishing him a swift and full recovery.