King Charles issues first public statement since cancer diagnosis

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King Charles has issued his first public statement following his cancer diagnosis.

The 75-year-old monarch revealed that he had been recognized with cancer on Monday, earlier than flying with Queen Camilla to Sandringham, the place he’s resting following the beginning of therapy.

On Wednesday evening, he broke his public silence to concern a statement to mark the fiftieth anniversary of independence of the previous British colony Grenada.

The King apologised for being unable to go to the Caribbean island, making reference to Grenada’s nationwide dish, a stew generally known as “Oil Down”.

The statement learn: “I can only say how sorry I am that I cannot be with you in person to mark this momentous milestone, and to enjoy a little Oil Down with you all!

“My thoughts are with everyone across Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, and all those in the Grenadian diaspora – ’one people, one family’ – as you celebrate everything you have achieved and all that your future holds. My family join me in sending our heartfelt congratulations to you all.”

Charles additionally stated he had “special memories” from visiting Grenada 5 years in the past with Camilla.

The statement stated: “My wife and I hold such special memories of our visit to your beautiful ‘Spice Island’ five years ago, and of the warm and touching welcome you extended to us.

“Then, as whenever I have met Grenadians anywhere in the world, I was struck by your resilience, the strength of your community and by your shared determination to make a positive difference.”

The statement was issued on the identical evening Prince William attended a charity gala dinner in London, the place he thanked the public for his or her “kind messages of support”. Earlier within the day, the Prince of Wales led an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry was noticed at London Heathrow forward of his flight again to the US having spent simply over 24 hours within the nation. Harry had a gathering with Charles that lasted lower than an hour.

As different royal members of the family will look to step up their responsiblities to help the King, there has already been a sign that he’ll resume weekly conferences in individual with Rishi Sunak in two weeks.

And the statement on Grenada’s anniversary of independence confirmed he appeared to proceed his work regardless of his diagnosis.