BBC | King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace says.
It was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlargement Prostate. The King has started treatment and has been advised to postpone public-facing duties.
What kind of cancer does the King have?
The Palace has not revealed what kind of cancer the King has, or where he is receiving treatment.
It said he began a “schedule of regular treatments” on Monday.
In a statement, it said: “No further details are being shared at this stage, except to confirm that His Majesty does not have prostate cancer.”
Is it linked to his treatment for prostate enlargement?
The King, who is 75, was recently treated for Benign Prostate Enlargement
He spent three nights at the London Clinic private hospital, after undergoing a “corrective procedure”.
Following the treatment, the Palace said the King would postpone his public engagements “to allow for a period of private recuperation”.
A “separate issue of concern” was identified during his treatment and was subsequently diagnosed as a form of cancer.
He will now receive treatment for that second condition, as an outpatient