British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that Charles III’s cancer was detected at an early stage.
Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that the 75-year-old had been diagnosed with a type of cancer and had begun treatment. The palace did not say what type of cancer the British monarch had, but noted it was unrelated to recent treatment for benign prostate disease.
“Thankfully this incident was caught early,” Mr Sunak told BBC radio.
As prime minister, Mr Sunak said he would “continue to communicate as normal”.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would continue to meet with King Charles weekly as prime minister. (Aaron Chown/Pool photo via AP, file)
“He is just in our thoughts and prayers,” the prime minister said. “I think a lot of families across the country who are hearing this have had the same shock, and I know what that means to everyone. So we just have to let him in. I hope we can get through this situation as soon as possible.”
The palace said the king has suspended all royal duties on the advice of his doctors in line with his regular medical schedule, but will continue to perform his duties. Prime Minister Charles will continue to hold weekly talks with his prime minister and maintain his constitutional role as head of state.
The palace did not say in a statement Monday what type of cancer King Charles was being treated for. (Hugo Burnand/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images)
Prince Charles “remains completely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full royal duties as soon as possible,” the palace said.
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“His Majesty has chosen to make his diagnosis public in order to avoid speculation and in the hope that it will help the public understand the lives of people around the world who suffer from cancer,” the statement added.
Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that King Charles III is suspending public appearances but will continue to perform duties. (Max Manby)
Prince Charles ascended the throne in 2022, less than 18 months after his mother Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.
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The news comes as daughter-in-law Princess Kate Middleton recovers from a scheduled abdominal surgery for an undisclosed condition. The Princess of Wales is expected to resume her royal duties after Easter in late March.
Fox News’ Stephanie Nolasco and Ashley Papa and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
