SHALOM OLALEYE
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday, just a week after his discharge from the hospital following prostate surgery. The 75-year-old monarch’s estranged son, Prince Harry, expressed his support, stating he had spoken with his father about the diagnosis and intended to visit him soon.
Amidst an outpouring of well-wishes, Prince Harry, who now resides in California with his wife Meghan, confirmed plans to travel to the UK to be by his father’s side in the coming days, according to a source close to him. Despite generally enjoying good health, Charles, who ascended the throne following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022, faced a separate health concern identified during his recent medical procedure for benign prostate enlargement, the palace revealed.
Following the diagnosis, messages of support flooded in for King Charles III, with figures such as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden expressing concern and sending wishes for a swift recovery. Former President Donald Trump also joined in, emphasizing his hopes for Charles’s rapid recuperation. Londoners, too, shared sentiments of sympathy and shock at the news, highlighting a collective hope for a positive outcome.
The diagnosis creates a gap in royal duties, compounded by Princess Catherine of Wales’s recent hospitalization for abdominal surgery. As the royal family navigates these health challenges, Queen Camilla emerges as a steadfast pillar of support for her husband, King Charles III. With the family maintaining a “business as usual” approach, experts foresee Camilla’s pivotal role in the weeks ahead, emphasizing her resilience and strength during this time of uncertainty.