Britain’s King Charles, recently diagnosed with cancer, has released his first statement since the news emerged. He expressed gratitude for the support and well-wishes he has received, thanking medical professionals and cancer charities for their care. Prince Harry visited him in London.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the condition was “caught early“.
King Charles’ wife, Queen Camilla, said on Thursday he was doing “extremely well”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes him a ‘speedy recovery’
He gives his gratitude to the medical professionals and cancer charities, King Charles said, “My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.”
For cancerpatients he said : “As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement,”
The news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis came after he spent three nights in the hospital in January for a procedure related to a benign enlarged prostate. This diagnosis comes just 17 months into his reign, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Despite his generally good health, King Charles expressed admiration for the tireless care and dedication of medical professionals and cancer charities, especially in light of his own experience.
