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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Queen Camilla Didn't Want King Charles to Share Cancer Diagnosis, But He "Overruled" Her

King Charles and Queen Camilla at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London on February 03, 2022.

Earlier this year, Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. In a statement, the palace noted (via the BBC), "He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."

The statement also explained why the king wanted to share his personal health journey with the general public. "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 statement said. However, not everyone was on board with King Charles' decision to reveal he had cancer, according to a new report in The Independent.

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