King Charles III

King Charles is carrying out his first major public engagement since his cancer diagnosis. The King, who has been named Cancer Research UK’s new patron, and Queen Camilla are visiting a specialist cancer centre in London in support of staff, patients and ongoing research. Aside from an Easter Sunday church service, the King has stayed away from public events and crowds. But a statement issued last week had a more positive message about his health. The King’s doctors were said to be “very encouraged by the progress made so far” in his treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. It…

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began "regular treatments" on Monday. Buckingham Palace says the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible". He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment. No further details…