Biden and Trump share ‘concern’ for ‘wonderful’ King Charles over cancer diagnosis

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President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are reacting to the information about King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis.

It’s not clear what sort of cancer the King, 75, has however officers for Buckingham Palace mentioned it’s not prostate cancer, although considerations have been raised when the royal underwent a hospital process for a benign prostate enlargement. He has since began common therapies associated to his diagnosis.

The King final met Mr Biden, 81, at Windsor Castle in July for the primary time since his coronation. The pair reportedly mentioned their efforts to deal with local weather change.

While talking to reporters in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday at a union occasion following information of the king’s diagnosis, Mr Biden mentioned, “I’m concerned about him … just heard his diagnosis. But I’ll be talking to him God willing.”

Meanwhile, Mr Trump, who reportedly had an excellent working relationship with the King throughout elements of his administration, mentioned, “King Charles has cancer. He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery.”

The former president posted the message to his social media platform Truth Social.

The King has postponed public-facing duties however will proceed to undertake state enterprise and official paperwork.

“He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” a press release from Buckingham Palace learn.

“His majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding of all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”

Vedant Patel, a spokesperson for the US Department of State, mentioned the announcement of the King’s diagnosis was “incredibly sad news” throughout a each day briefing on Monday.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined the refrain of nicely needs on Monday.

“I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer,” Mr Trudeau wrote on social media. “We’re sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.”

Mr Netanyahu mentioned: “Sara and I send our heartfelt well wishes to King Charles III and our prayers for his good health.”