Internet wishes 'speedy recovery' as King Charles is diagnosed with cancer during prostate operation

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: In a shocking announcement, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

The palace issued a statement saying a "separate issue of concern was noted" after he underwent a prostate operation in January.

King Charles postponed his public-facing duties on the doctor's advice

The statement issued on Monday, February 5, shared that tests carried out have revealed "a form of cancer" but has not revealed the type of cancer the monarch has been diagnosed with.

King Charles immediately commenced a schedule of regular treatments and postponed his public-facing duties on the doctor's advice.

The announcement comes a week after his release from the hospital following a "corrective procedure" for the benign prostate condition.

"During the King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted," read the statement.

"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," the statement added.

"Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual," it continued.

"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," the statement added.

King Charles chose to share his diagnosis to assist public understanding of those affected by cancer

Offering support to those affected by cancer, "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding."

On January 17, King Charles announced that he had been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, prompting his hospitalization for a "corrective procedure."

"In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate," a spokesman stated.

"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend the hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The King's public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation," the spokesman added, according to The Sun.

King Charles' diagnosis announcement prompts prayers for a speedy recovery

Following King Charles' cancer diagnosis announcement, social media users send in prayers for the 75-year-old monarch's recovery.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty King Charles as he faces this cancer diagnosis. God Save the King," a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) while another wrote, "Wishing a speedy recovery to the King."

"An excellent move to pre-empt months of speculation from tabloids & press, but also to raise awareness of cancer, the impacts that it has and the condition itself. May the King’s treatments be swift, as painless as possible & hopefully healed a return to full health imminently," a user tweeted.

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