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British king charles iii Buckingham Palace said he chose to go public with his cancer diagnosis in keeping with his role as patron of cancer charities while he was Prince of Wales.

Buckingham Palace announced late Monday that the 75-year-old monarch had begun treatment and remained “fully positive” after being diagnosed with an unspecified cancer. The statement stressed that the king “does not suffer from prostate cancer” despite “concerning issues” that arose during his recent hospitalization for benign prostatic hypertrophy.

A royal spokesman said: “The King has chosen to make his diagnosis public after the start of his treatment programme, noting that, as Prince of Wales, he is a patron of a number of cancer-related charities.”

“In this capacity, His Majesty the King regularly speaks publicly in support of cancer patients, their loved ones and the outstanding health professionals who help care for them,” the spokesman said.

Leaders around the world have expressed their best wishes for King Charles’ health, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi I wish him a “speedy recovery and good health.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the BBC he was “shocked and saddened” to hear the news the king had been diagnosed with cancer, but was thankful the disease was “caught early”.

Sunak said: “All our thoughts are with him and his family. I am in regular contact as always.” He said he would continue to meet the king as usual weekly during his treatment.

Buckingham Palace said in an official statement that a separate problem was noticed during the King’s recent hospital surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and subsequent diagnostic tests discovered a cancer.

The monarch has begun regular medical treatment, during which doctors advised him to postpone public duties. However, he will continue to conduct state affairs and official paperwork as usual.

Buckingham Palace said: “His Majesty is grateful for the professional care and prompt intervention of the medical team, is entirely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full official duties as soon as possible.”

“Regrettably, some of the King’s upcoming public events will have to be rescheduled or postponed. His Majesty would like to apologize to anyone who may be disappointed or inconvenienced as a result,” the statement said.

The king will continue to receive red boxes containing official documents for him to review and sign, and process state papers, as there are no plans to appoint advisers of state – which include his wife Queen Camilla and son and heir Prince William. They are expected to share the king’s public-facing responsibilities during his treatment.

all weekend, king charles He and Queen Camilla were photographed waving after attending a church service at Sandringham, Norfolk, in his first public appearance since being discharged from a London clinic last Monday. He has since traveled from Sandringham to London to begin outpatient treatment and is currently at London Palace.

Buckingham Palace said it would not be releasing any further information about the monarch’s health at this stage. It also issued guidance asking the media not to infringe on Charles’ privacy rights related to his health.

According to sources, Charles has personally notified all of the king’s siblings and children, and his youngest son Prince Harry, who is based in the United States, is said to be flying out to be with him.

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