King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old Monarch was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate when the cancer was diagnosed, Buckingham Palace has said. The King was a patron of several cancer-related charities when he was Prince of Wales. "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer," the Palace has said.
King Charles III ascended to the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen died of 'old age', according to her death certificate; however, as per a new biography of the Queen, she battled myeloma before her death. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, in Mayfair, London, on 21 April 1926.
