King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Though the palace has not confirmed what type of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has, it has confirmed it is not prostate cancer, following the king's treatment for an enlarged prostate last month.
In a statement released on Monday (February 5), a palace spokesperson said (via Sky News): "His Majesty has been treated for benign prostate enlargement. It was during this intervention that the separate issue of concern was noted and subsequently diagnosed as a form of cancer.
"This second condition will now receive appropriate treatment."
A statement from Buckingham Palace added: "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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"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."
Last month, the palace announced Charles was to undergo treatment in hospital for an enlarged prostate.
The statement at that time read: "The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.
"The King's public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation."
It's thought the King travelled from Sandringham back to London this morning. He will step back from public-facing royal duties for the time being on medical advice, as he starts what the palace has described as "a schedule of regular treatments".
The palace's statement on Monday evening added that Charles will "continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual".
Shortly after the news was announced, PA Media, citing a source close to Prince Harry, confirmed that the Duke of Sussex has spoken with his father about his diagnosis, and will return to the UK in the coming days to support him.
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