Shocking news from Buckingham Palace today: King Charles, who is 75 years old, has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment today.
The Palace did not say what kind of cancer Charles has or what stage it was found in. The discovery was made public after the monarch had a normal procedure for an enlarged prostate. However, the BBC says it is not prostate cancer.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” a statement from Buckingham Palace reads.
The statement said that Charles would have to take time off from public tasks to get treatment, but it also seemed positive about his outlook.
