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King Charles is said to "defiant" and determined to continue "business as usual" after his cancer diagnosis, sources say.
Friends and family reportedly have been left "amazed" by his determination to continue his normal day-to-day obligations amid his treatment. Amid his treatment, royal sources claim King Charles is looking ahead and is determined to return to "full public duty as soon as possible".
It comes after reports the King explained that he wanted to go public with the news in hopes it would "assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer." Furthermore, Queen Camilla will continue her public duties while her husband undergoes cancer treatment, the Palace has confirmed.
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Statement from Buckingham Palace announcing King Charles has a form of cancer
Friends and family reportedly have been left "amazed" by his determination to continue his normal day-to-day obligations amid his treatment (UK Press via Getty Images)The Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he has. Prince Harry has spoken with King Charles about his cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK to see him in the coming days. Other members of the family are said to be rallying around the King on his journey to wellness.
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A family friend also reportedly said Charles was being "hugely positive", reports the Mail, adding: "From what I know he is up and about as usual and he is so positive that you wouldn't know he even had a condition. Luckily it has, as far as anyone can tell, been caught very early
'In terms of the treatment he is getting, the treatment for all cancers have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. The specialist ones they conduct now are incredibly sophisticated. He and his doctors are very, very positive."
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Buckingham Palace announced the King's health news in a statement, reading: "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.
"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible. "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."