Monarch Charles Delivers Infrequent Insight into His Health Progress During Cancer Therapy
In a rare public statement, King Charles III shared new information about his health during a visit to Newmarket, England on Tuesday. The monarch, who was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024 following a procedure for an enlarged prostate, has been undergoing ongoing treatment for the undisclosed type of cancer.
Despite the challenging circumstances, King Charles has resumed many public duties, including trips abroad and royal engagements. He was reported as feeling better and maintaining a positive outlook about his treatment, with aides stating he is "winning" the battle and living as normally as possible.
During a visit to Ulster University, King Charles asked those who were undergoing treatment if they were managing to "survive the side effects alright." He also shared some advice with cancer patients, encouraging them to "push on."
King Charles connected with a cancer survivor, Lee Harman, during his walkabout in Newmarket. Harman, who received the all-clear from cancer last year, reported feeling better since their conversation with the monarch.
According to a report in The Telegraph, King Charles asked Harman about the treatment he would be starting in June and spoke to him about food and diet, and also inquired about radiation treatment.
The Palace has not disclosed the type of cancer King Charles is diagnosed with, only specifying it was not prostate cancer. No new updates on King Charles's health have been shared this year, aside from the brief hospitalization in March due to temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.
Rachel King, a news writer for Town & Country, has confirmed these developments. Rachel, who lives in New York with her wife, daughter, and a labradoodle, can be followed on Instagram. Her work covering travel and lifestyle has appeared in various publications such as Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, and Cool Hunting. She spent nearly a decade as an editor at Fortune before joining Town & Country.
A Palace source confirmed to Town & Country that King Charles's treatment has been moving in a positive direction and will continue into next year. King Charles's determination and positive spirit continue to inspire those around him and offer hope for those affected by cancer.
[1] The Telegraph: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer after prostate procedure [2] BBC News: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer [3] Town & Country: King Charles III shares advice with cancer patients [4] The Guardian: King Charles III hospitalized due to cancer treatment side effects
- King Charles III, now undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, shared new information about his health during a visit to Newmarket, England on Tuesday.
- Despite being diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, the monarch has resumed many public duties and trips abroad, feeling better and maintaining a positive outlook.
- During a visit to Ulster University, King Charles empathized with cancer patients, asking about managing side effects and offering encouragement to "push on."
- King Charles III connected with a cancer survivor, Lee Harman, during a walkabout in Newmarket, offering advice on food, diet, and radiation treatment.
- The Palace has neither revealed the type of cancer King Charles is diagnosed with nor shared any updates on his health this year, aside from a brief hospitalization due to treatment side effects in March.
- Rachel King, a news writer for Town & Country, confirmed these recent developments and offers coverage on travel, lifestyle, and other relevant topics, with work published in Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, Cool Hunting, and Fortune.
- A Palace source disclosed to Town & Country that King Charles's treatment is progressing positively and will continue into next year, inspiring hope for cancer patients.
- Amongst the multitude of topics covered by science, health, and wellness, mental health, therapies and treatments, fitness, exercise, nutrition, art, and royal news, King Charles III's battle with cancer is part of an ongoing conversation in society.
