Devoted Queen Camilla will continue with her royal duties despite the news that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. It is understood that all working members of the Royal Family will continue with a full programme of public engagements.
A number of Charles’s own engagements are having to be cancelled or postponed. Showing admirable selflessness the King even offered an apology to anyone disappointed or inconvenienced because of him having to miss events.
It was revealed today that Charles, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer weeks after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the King had not been diagnosed with prostate cancer but did not state the type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.
On Sunday, the King undertook his first public engagement since having surgery at The London Clinic where Kate, Princess of Wales also underwent abdominal surgery.
The King attended a church service at Sandringham in Norfolk with Queen Camilla.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”
The statement added: “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.”
The Palace said the King had travelled from Sandringham to London to receive treatment as an out-patient and that he remains at home in London.
Furthermore, the monarch has said he is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention and is wholly positive about his treatment.
Following his diagnosis other senior members of the Royal Family including Queen Camilla and heir to the throne Prince William are expected to take on more royal duties if necessary.
Prince William had originally scaled back his royal duties to look after Princess Kate whilst she recovers from her abdominal surgery.
Buckingham Palace has said that the King is pleased that being open about his recent prostate surgery has helped boost awareness.
While the Palace has said that the King has not been diagnosed with prostate cancer, NHS England said they saw a surge in visits to their prostate enlargement pages following the King’s visit to The London Clinic earlier this year.
