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King Charles Shares Cancer Journey, Praises ‘Best of Humanity’
King Charles III recently opened up about his experience battling cancer, describing it as both “daunting and at times frightening.” In a moving message delivered at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities on Wednesday, April 30th, the monarch shared how his diagnosis, revealed in February 2024, has illuminated the “greatest compassion” found within humanity.
He praised the vital role of human connection during challenging times, highlighting the support offered by specialist nurses, hospice volunteers, and support groups. “While every patient’s journey may be different,” he stated, “together you are ensuring that a cancer diagnosis need never mean facing the future without hope and support.” Echoing the sentiment of the late Dame Deborah James, he encouraged those facing cancer to “have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope.”
The specific type of cancer affecting the King remains undisclosed. He has been undergoing treatment for the past year and reports indicate his health is improving. Following a brief hospitalization in March due to side effects, he embarked on a state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla in April, which included a meeting with Pope Francis.