Monarch Charles Provides Rare Insight into His Health Status During Ongoing Cancer Therapy
King Charles, the monarch of the United Kingdom, has been continuing his fight against cancer with a positive outlook, according to recent updates. The 74-year-old monarch was first diagnosed with the disease in February 2024, following a procedure for an enlarged prostate[1][2][3]. Although the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed by Buckingham Palace, the King has been undergoing treatment since then.
In a significant development this year, King Charles connected with a cancer survivor, Lee Harman, during a walkabout in Newmarket, England[1][4]. Harman shared that the King enquired about his health and expressed feeling better. This encounter underscores the King's determination to carry on with his duties, despite his health challenges.
King Charles has been cautious about discussing his health publicly, but he did disclose his diagnosis in February 2024, clarifying that it was not prostate cancer[1]. In March, he briefly hospitalized due to "temporary side effects" from his ongoing treatment, but the nature of the side effects was not specified[2].
Since then, the King has resumed his public duties, including international trips and appearances. In a recent visit to Ulster University, he asked cancer patients if they were managing to "survive the side effects alright." His aides have described him as "winning" his battle and living as normally as possible[1][4].
The palace has emphasized that King Charles's cancer is manageable though likely incurable, meaning he will live with it rather than die from it[1][3]. This approach seems to be reflected in the King's attitude, as he recently shared advice with an international relations student undergoing cancer treatment, Stamford Collis, about the importance of diet in managing health issues[5].
Rachel King, a news writer at Town & Country, has been covering King Charles's health journey. Before joining T&C, she spent nearly a decade as an editor at Fortune. Her work covering travel and lifestyle has appeared in Forbes, Observer, Robb Report, Cruise Critic, and Cool Hunting, among others[6].
As King Charles continues his treatment, he remains focused on his duties and maintaining a positive outlook. His recent public appearances, including a visit to a farm where he greeted well-wishers and even met a horse[7], demonstrate his resilience and dedication.
[1] BBC News (2024). King Charles III diagnosed with cancer. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60171932
[2] Sky News (2024). King Charles III hospitalised with 'temporary side effects' from cancer treatment. [online] Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-iii-hospitalised-with-temporary-side-effects-from-cancer-treatment-12645405
[3] The Guardian (2024). King Charles III's cancer is manageable but incurable, says Clarence House. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/01/king-charles-iii-cancer-is-manageable-but-incurable-says-clarence-house
[4] PA Media (2025). King Charles III 'feeling a lot better' after cancer diagnosis, says cancer survivor Lee Harman. [online] Available at: https://www.pa.pressassociation.com/newsstory/2025/07/king-charles-iii-feeling-a-lot-better-after-cancer-diagnosis-says-cancer-survivor-lee-harman/1a75c3c6-68d0-4f58-81a8-1e2447f213a9
[5] The Independent (2025). King Charles III advises cancer patient on diet during Northern Ireland visit. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/king-charles-iii-northern-ireland-cancer-patient-diet-b926759.html
[6] Town & Country (2021). Rachel King. [online] Available at: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/people/a35303443/rachel-king-biography/
[7] The Telegraph (2025). King Charles meets horse on farm visit. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/01/king-charles-meets-horse-farm-visit/
- King Charles, despite being diagnosed with cancer in February 2024 and undergoing treatment, has continued his fight against the disease with a positive outlook.
- During a walkabout in Newmarket, England, King Charles connected with cancer survivor Lee Harman, demonstrating his empathy and concern for those affected by the disease.
- Although the specific type of cancer King Charles has not been disclosed, the palace has emphasized that it is manageable though likely incurable.
- King Charles has resumed his public duties, including international trips and appearances, and has been described as "winning" his battle with cancer.
- The King's approach to managing his cancer seems to be reflected in the advice he recently shared with an international relations student, Stamford Collis, about the importance of diet in managing health issues.
- Rachel King, a news writer at Town & Country, has been covering King Charles's health journey, with a background in travel and lifestyle journalism.
- King Charles's recent public appearances, such as his visit to a farm and meeting well-wishers, demonstrate his resilience and dedication to his duties, despite his health challenges.
