British King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Steps Back From Public Duties

London, February 6 (TNA) Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer following which he has decided to step back from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace has announced. The update came after Charles, 75, attended a London hospital for a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate last month.

Tests were carried out and revealed a “form of cancer,” the palace said in the statement further. “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 palace said.

“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual,” it added. The King spent three nights at the London Clinic, a private hospital near Regent’s Park, for his recent procedure and was previously said to be “doing well” following the stint.

He was seen for the first time since his treatment on Sunday, appearing in good spirits as he waved to the public on his way to a Sunday morning church service in Sandringham, Norfolk. His wife, Queen Camilla, accompanied him. Many world leaders, including prime minister Narendra Modi have wished him speedy recovery and good health.