King Charles confirms cancer diagnosis after surgery in January

KING Charles has been diagnosed with an unknown form of cancer that was spotted during his prostate operation. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said a “separate issue of concern was noted“ after Charles spent three nights in hospital last month. Tests carried out have revealed “a form of cancer“, the palace added. The King, 75, today began a schedule of regular treatments and postponed front line duties on the advice of doctors. He is understood to have notified his siblings and children personally, with Prince Harry now flying to the UK to support his dad. Today’s announcement comes just eight days after the King was released from hospital following a “corrective procedure“ for an enlarged prostate. In a Buckingham Palace statement: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.