06 February 2024 , 03:52
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Camilla opened a cancer centre just days ago while knowing her husband King Charles had the disease.
Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer, but earlier released a statement saying: "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."
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King Charles III with Queen Camilla leave The London Clinic on January 29 (WireImage)
According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, the king has started regular treatments and has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties. (UK Press via Getty Images)The announcement from Buckingham Palace comes a day after World Cancer Day, when Camilla opened Maggie's Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London. Inside the new centre, Her Majesty met the architectural team who have played a key role in designing the centre to be a safe and welcoming environment. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, Maggie’s provide a comforting space away from the hospital, allowing people to meet others who understand what they’re going through, or just take a moment to gather their thoughts.
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Also while aware of the cancer diagnosis, Camilla and Charles were pictured attending Church on Sunday, where the King walked arm-in-arm with Camilla as he waved towards cameras. King Charles arrived in London yesterday from his Sandringham estate with his wife Camilla to begin out-patient treatment at an undisclosed hospital. Despite her husband's health, Camilla has decided to continue with her public engagements. Other members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales, will step in for the King during this time. The Prince of Wales will return to duties tomorrow after dealing with his own wife's medical issues.
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According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, the king has started regular treatments and has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties. However, he will continue to undertake State business. The Palace has not disclosed what type of cancer the King has. Prince Harry has spoken with King Charles about his diagnosis and plans to visit him in the UK soon.
The King's previous procedure concerning his prostate was scheduled. He was diagnosed with the benign condition on January 17 while staying at Birkhall, Aberdeenshire, after going for a check-up because he was experiencing symptoms. It is understood that he wanted to share the news to encourage other men to get themselves checked.
King Charles, 75, who has been on the throne for just over a year, had to cancel some events due to health concerns and take advice from his doctors before having surgery. On the day when it was shared that he had an enlarged prostate," there were so many people interested in what this meant, they crashed the NHS England webpage.