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Former US President Donald has described King Charles as a "wonderful man" and says he will pray for a "fast and full recovery" after it was announced the UK head of state had been diagnosed with cancer.
Writing all in capital letters on his Truth Social, Trump wrote: "KING CHARLES HAS CANCER. HE IS A WONDERFUL MAN, WHO I GOT TO KNOW WELL DURING MY PRESIDENCY, AND WE ALL PRAY THAT HE HAS A FAST AND FULL RECOVERY!"
This comes days after the King smiled and waved as he finally left hospital on January 29 after a stay of three nights following a procedure to correct an enlarged prostate. It was during these procedures a "separate issue" was noted.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the ceremonial welcome for President of South Korea at Horse Guards Parade (PA)He has now started regular treatments and has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties, the statement from Buckingham Palace noted. It added he will continue to undertake State business.
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The palace didn’t say what form of cancer the king has, but said it’s not related to the king’s recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. Prince Harry has spoken with King Charles about his cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK to see him in the coming days.
A statement from Buckingham released tonight reads: "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.
Charles became king in September 2022 when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.
News of the king’s diagnosis comes as his daughter-in-law Kate, Princess of Wales, recovers from abdominal surgery that saw her hospitalised for about two weeks.
Kate is still taking a break from royal duties as she recovers. Her husband, Prince William, who is heir to the throne, also took time off to help look after the couple’s three children, but is due to preside over an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
The king’s other son, Prince Harry, who quit royal duties in 2020 and moved to California, is expected to fly to the U.K. in the coming days to see his father.