King Charles III’s cancer announcement leaves public with unanswered questions

King Charles III has been recognized with cancer, and one royal watcher says his well being bombshell leaves the public with extra questions than solutions.

The 75-year-old has been recognized with a type of cancer and has begun remedy, Buckingham Palace introduced on Monday. The palace didn’t say what type of cancer the British monarch has however famous it’s not associated to his current remedy for a benign prostate situation.

“Once again, the palace is not being entirely forthcoming, and that’s unfortunate since the ultimate result is usually wild speculation,” Christopher Andersen, creator of “The King,” advised Fox News Digital.

KING CHARLES DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, BUCKINGHAM PALACE SAYS

On Monday, Buckingham Palace introduced that King Charles III has been recognized with cancer. (Max Mumby/Indigo)

“Forget parceling information out in dribs and drabs, just rip off the Band-Aid and get it over with,” he mentioned. “If anyone is a public figure it is the king of England. As they say, the public has the right to know.”

The palace mentioned “a separate issue of concern was noted” throughout Charles’ remedy for an enlarged prostate final month when he spent three nights in a London hospital.

“Diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace mentioned in an announcement.

Princess Kate was hospitalized final month for deliberate stomach surgical procedure. (Samir Hussein)

The information comes on the heels of his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate Middleton, recovering from deliberate stomach surgical procedure for an undisclosed situation. The king and the Princess of Wales have been each handled on the similar hospital.

The mom of three had been at The London Clinic for 2 weeks. The palace mentioned she returned residence to recuperate, although the 42-year-old wasn’t seen leaving the hospital. Details about when she left weren’t launched. Charles was photographed strolling outdoors the clinic with his spouse, Queen Camilla, after he was discharged from his process.

The Princess of Wales is anticipated to renew royal duties after Easter in late March.

“We are already wondering what Kate’s medical problems are – they do appear to be serious – so why compound the royal mysteries?” Andersen mentioned.

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Buckingham Palace introduced that King Charles has been recognized with a type of cancer after current remedy for an enlarged prostate. (Samir Hussein/Handout)

“We know that Charles is not suffering from prostate cancer but from some form of cancer that was detected during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate,” he mentioned. “What type of cancer is the king dealing with? What, precisely, is the course of treatment? How far along has the cancer progressed and what is the prognosis? Charles III is the U.K.’s head of state as well as the commonwealth, which encompasses virtually one-third of the world’s population.”

“There is a huge element of irony here,” Andersen continued. “After waiting a lifetime to succeed his mother the monarch, Charles is stricken with cancer just 10 months after his coronation. Once again, just how serious the situation is, we don’t know. But we should.”

According to the palace, because the king takes on a schedule of normal therapies, his medical doctors have suggested him to postpone public duties.

Members of the media broadcast from outdoors Buckingham Palace in London on Feb. 5, 2024. (Leon Neal)

“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual,” the assertion reads. “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.”

“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 assertion added.

The U.Okay. and overseas media have been centered on the well being of Britain’s senior royals in recent times, first because the late queen light from public view over the last months of her 70-year reign, then when Charles ascended the throne at an age when most of his contemporaries have been lengthy retired.

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King Charles III was topped in May 2023 alongside his spouse, Queen Camilla. (Getty Images)

Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, advised Fox News Digital that the king’s analysis has despatched shock waves to not solely royal watchers however the public.

“The king has lived a life of intention from what he puts in his mouth to regular movement of the body,” Schofield mentioned. “He has studied the benefits of … farm to fork. He has always been so curious and used the information he discovered to improve himself and those around him. He has been disciplined in his healthy lifestyle. It goes to show you what a true monster cancer can be.”

Still, Schofield mentioned that she’s “surprised” by the “amount of transparency” the palace has supplied to this point, stating that they may have stored the king’s analysis a secret.

Queen Camilla talks with volunteers and guests after formally opening Maggie’s Royal Free, a brand new cancer assist middle, on the Royal Free Hospital in London on Jan. 31, 2024. (Paul Grover/Pool/AFP)

“It is a sad day and a fascinating day,” she added.

British royals professional Shannon Felton Spence advised Fox News Digital that “the health of monarchs has been concealed for centuries,” making the palace’s announcement an “extraordinary one.”

“The announcement demonstrates His Majesty’s commitment to a modern monarchy with transparency and impact like no reign before him,” she mentioned. “Unfortunately, His Majesty did not take the throne until he was in his 70s. But his transparency with his health struggles is an important step for the institution.”

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King Charles III leaves with Queen Camilla after he acquired remedy for an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic on Jan. 29, 2024. (Chris Jackson)

British broadcaster and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti advised Fox News Digital that whereas we don’t know the precise cancer that the medical doctors found, the information offers him hope that the king can have a speedy restoration.

“Often it is early diagnosis of some cancers which can make the treatment more effective,” mentioned Sacerdoti. “We can only hope that this is the case for the king. He is due to receive treatment as an outpatient but isn’t expected to carry on with his public duties.”

“As far as we know, he was otherwise in relatively good health for his age and lived an active life,” he mentioned. “Hopefully his medical treatment will allow him to recover. He has been well received as our monarch in the short time since his mother died and the nation will be sending positive wishes and thoughts to him and the entire royal family.”

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, accompanied by the Rev. Canon Dr. Paul Williams, attend Sunday providers on the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, England, on Feb. 4, 2024. (Max Mumby/Indigo)

British royals professional Hilary Fordwich advised Fox News Digital that the king returned to London from Sandringham, the place he was over the weekend with Camilla, for his remedy. On Sunday, the king appeared in good spirits as he waved to well-wishers whereas heading to church.

“His dashing over adds a sense of urgency to the situation,” she mentioned. “Albeit, nothing has been issued to the effect of this being anything imminently life-threatening.”

It is known that Charles personally advised his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, concerning the analysis. He additionally knowledgeable his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, earlier than the information was made public.

Prince Harry, who lives in California with his spouse, Meghan Markle, and their kids, is touring to the U.Okay. to be his father, King Charles III. (Victoria Jones)

A supply confirmed to Fox News Digital that Harry, who lives in California, “[W]ill be traveling to the U.K. to see His Majesty” within the coming days.

The king will proceed to obtain “red boxes,” or the monarchy’s each day supply of paperwork that want his consideration, People journal reported. The outlet additionally reported that he’ll proceed to course of state paperwork throughout his remedy. According to the outlet, there are at the moment no plans to nominate counsellors of state to behave on the king’s behalf.

The king ascended to the throne upon the demise of his mom, Queen Elizabeth II. England’s longest-reigning monarch died in 2022. She was 96.