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Britain’s King Charles has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.
The King, who was recently in hospital to undergo a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, received the shocking news as doctors identified another issue while undergoing his procedure.
Buckingham Palace said subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.
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“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday local time.
“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.”
It is not known what cancer Charles is receiving treatment for, but a royal source says it is not prostate.
Buckingham Palace said in the statement the King remained “wholly positive about his treatment” and he looked forward to returning to his public duties as soon as possible.
The statement added the King chose to reveal his diagnosis to prevent speculation around the world about his health.
Charles, 75, who last month spent three nights in hospital after undergoing a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, was seen smiling and waving to crowds as he left the London Clinic accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla about a week ago.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement at the time that Charles, who was visited in hospital by Camilla each day of his stay, wanted to thank his medical team and all those who had supported his hospital visit.