Buckingham Palace reports that King Charles has received a cancer diagnosis following recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The specific type of cancer remains undisclosed. Commencing “regular treatments” on Monday, the King will temporarily withdraw from public duties. Despite this, the 75-year-old monarch maintains a positive outlook regarding his treatment and anticipates resuming full public duties soon. Details regarding the cancer stage or prognosis are not disclosed.

King Charles personally informed his sons of his diagnosis, with the Prince of Wales maintaining regular communication. Prince Harry, residing in the United States, conversed with his father and plans to visit him in the UK shortly.

Returning to London from Sandringham, King Charles has initiated outpatient treatment. While public events are on hold, he will continue his constitutional obligations, including paperwork and private meetings. Weekly audiences with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will proceed in person unless medical advice suggests otherwise.

In the event of the monarch’s incapacity to fulfill official duties, “counsellors of state” may be appointed, including Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Princess Royal, and Prince Edward. Prince William temporarily withdrew from public engagements to support his wife’s recovery from abdominal surgery but will resume duties later this week. Prince Harry and the Duke of York, as non-working royals, are not included in this mechanism.