Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Tuesday weighed in on King Charles’ shocking cancer diagnosis, saying he was grateful the disease was “caught early”.
sunak told BBC Radio He said he was “shocked and saddened” to learn of the recently crowned British monarch’s battle with cancer.
“All our thoughts are with him and his family,” the British government leader said. “Thankfully, this disease was caught early and everyone can now hope that he receives the necessary treatment and makes a full recovery.”
Although his official duties will be postponed during his treatment period, Prince Charles will continue to undertake a number of private duties, including weekly audiences with the prime minister, and Mr Sunak confirmed he is in regular contact with the monarch. .
Mr Sunak declined to say whether he would meet the king in person, but said: “Of course this will continue as normal and we will be fully committed to everything.”
Buckingham Palace said on Monday that Prince Charles, 75, who has been on the throne for less than 15 months, was suffering from “some form of cancer” which was discovered a week ago during surgery for enlarged prostate. .
The palace did not provide further details about Prince Charles’ condition, only confirming that he did not have prostate cancer.
“His Majesty today began his regular medical treatment schedule, during which time doctors have advised him to postpone official duties,” the palace said in a statement. “During this period, His Majesty will continue to carry out his state and official duties as normal.”
Charles spent the night at his London home, Clarence House, after starting a series of outpatient treatments.
Palace sources said the king remained “completely positive” and looked forward to returning to royal duties as soon as possible.
Prince Harry is expected to arrive in London by noon local time to be by his father’s side after rushing to LAX to catch an emergency flight on Monday.
