King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer

King Charles III, the 75-year-old monarch of the U.K. and 14 other Commonwealth realms, has been diagnosed with cancer, as announced by Buckingham Palace Monday. 

The diagnosis was revealed following a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate-related issues, according to The Telegraph. Doctors noticed a separate issue and undertook tests.

The specific type of cancer has not been disclosed.

The king will now suspend his public duties to undergo treatment at a London hospital. He will continue to undertake State duties, The Telegraph reported. 

King Charles III ascended to the throne on Sept. 8, 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Charles, born on Nov. 14, 1948, ascended to the throne at the age of 73, which made him the oldest person to succeed to the British throne, surpassing the previous record holder, King William IV.

The news was announced by Buckingham Palace after the prime minister was informed of the news and the king had a chance to tell his sons Prince William and Prince Harry, his heir, as well as his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, according to The Telegraph, which also stated that Harry is likely to fly from California to London to visit his father later Monday.

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