Buckingham Palace announces King Charles III is suffering from a type of cancer

(CNN) — The United Kingdom’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will retire from public duties during treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.

“During the King’s recent hospital procedure for a benign growth in the prostate, another cause for concern was observed. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement on Monday. “

A source close to the incident told CNN the type of cancer detected was not prostate, but did not provide further details.

Charles, the monarch of the United Kingdom, spent three nights at the London Clinic, a private hospital near Regent’s Park, for his recent surgery, and was previously said to be “doing well” after it.

On Sunday the 75-year-old king was seen for the first time since his treatment, and appeared to be in good spirits as he greeted the public as he headed to a morning church service in Sandringham, Norfolk. His wife Queen Camilla was also with him.

The king returned from Sandringham, England, on Monday morning to begin outpatient treatment in London, a royal source said.

“Her Majesty has today begun a routine treatment programme, during which doctors have advised her to suspend her public duties. During this period, Her Majesty will continue to conduct state affairs and official procedures as normal,” the palace wrote. “

The statement said: “The King thanks his medical team for their prompt intervention, which was made possible by his recent hospital operation. He remains extremely optimistic about his treatment and looks forward to a full public ceremony as soon as possible.” Look forward to returning.”

“Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it will help bring understanding to all those affected by cancer around the world,” it concluded.

Reaction of the children of Charles III

William, Prince of Wales, is in regular contact with his father, King Charles III, according to a source close to the prince.

While Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has also spoken to his father, King Charles III, about his cancer diagnosis, the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement on Monday evening.

The statement said Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom to meet the king in the coming days.

News in development.