King Charles's struggle with cancer. The British monarch received the diagnosis less than one year after the coronation

Less than a year after the coronation, King Charles, 76, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, discovered while undergoing a procedure for a benign health problem, related to an increased prostate. His diagnosis came at the same time that his daughter -in -law, Kate Middleton, was in turn diagnosed with cancer. The princess of Wales later revealed that her form of cancer is in remission. However, the state of the king's health deteriorates. Sources close to the royal house say that he refused to do chemotherapy.

King Charles at a garden party on May 14th Profimedia photo

King Charles has undergone cancer treatment for more than year, while gradually resumed his public duties. The nature of this treatment is not currently known, after previously canceled participation in an event due to unspecified side effects.

Recently, stories have appeared in the press that the monarch's disease would be in advanced stage, especially after lacking in Pope Francis's funerals and confirmed that he would not participate in the new Pope, on May 18. In a recent interview, Prince Harry has fueled speculation on the severity of the disease, after saying that he would like to reconcile with his father as much as he could, as he may not have much to live.

“Charles is a very sick man and even has cancer”said a source inside for NewsnationNow. “He also refused chemotherapy and decided to undergo less invasive treatment. Although Harry and his father do not talk to themselves, Harry is probably aware of secret channels.”

Also, some information appeared in the press that there would be preparations for succession.

The editor-in-chief for Europe of Daily Beast, Tom Sykes, revealed in the publication podcast that “Succession plans are in preparation ”because “No one expects Charles to live more than three or four years from now.”

The monarch rarely shared details about his own struggle with the disease, his disclosures being rare and rather indirect.

His latest comments came on a party that took place in the garden of Buckingham Palace, on May 14, an event dedicated to those working in education and skills development, and where he spoke with a 22 -year -old student suffering from cancer.

“He asked me about the treatment I will start in June and told me about food and diet”, Collis revealed, a student in international relations at Exeter University, for The Telegraph. “He wanted to know if I was undergoing radiation treatment, which I followed earlier this year.”

“Sometimes it is about diet and what you eat. It can be helpful,” He would have advised Charles.

King Charles broke the tradition of keeping the monarch's health secret

Never comply, never explain, so the regretted mother of Charles, Queen Elizabeth II.

But although he himself hid details about his illness and treatment and, in this way, continues this approach, he was also broken by the royal tradition in this regard.

The world still does not know the cause of Elizabeth's death, which occurred in 2022, at the age of 96.

In the last years of his life, the public was told only that the queen was suffering from “mobility problems ”. At the same time, her death certificate mentioned as a cause only “old age”.

Moreover, the British public was not informed that Charles's grandfather, King George VI, had lung cancer, before his death, in February 1952, at the age of 56. Some historians have even claimed that the king himself was not told that he was in the terminal phase.

Considering that Charles reigns in an era saturated by the media, “I think it is his duty to reveal more”said Sally Bedell Smith, the author of the book of 2017 “Prince Charles: the passions and paradoxes of an unlikely life.”

“He was admirably admirably in what he said about the treatment for an increased prostate, and his impulse was to be open and also to encourage men to do the necessary examinations,” she added. “But then he returned to the traditional royal formula, which means mystery, secret, opacity. ”

Former Press Secretary of the Royal Family, Simon Lewis, told BBC Radio 4 that Charles's opening in relation to his cancer diagnosis is in accordance with his style as a monarch.

“I think that 20 years ago we would have had a very steep and short statement, and so much”, he said.

One of the reasons for revealing his illness, shows in the palace statement, is “The hope that this could help the public better understand those in the world who are affected by cancer.”

Cancer patient supporters have reported a certain success in this regard, Cancer Research UK reporting 42% increase in visits with cancer information, according to Julie Sharp, head of the health department and information for patients.

But there was also a pragmatic reason: maintaining control over information in the age of social networks and misinformation. Palace statement stated that Charles “He chose to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation. “

Father-son appearance at a significant royal event in London

Prince William and King Charles participated on Friday, May 16, at an event at Westminster Abbey, where a job and a ceremony of installation of the Great Caval Cross of the Order of Bath took place. The event marks the 300th anniversary of the Bath Order.

King Charles and Prince William participate in the job of Bath Photo Profimedia

King Charles III and Prince of Wales wore purple silk coats. William was officially installed as the great master of the order, a position previously held by his father.

The job of the Bath order takes place every four years and provides for the installation of new knights and rituals dating for centuries. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious cavalry order in the UK.

King Charles and Prince William participate in the job of Bath Photo Profimedia

Charles, who last participated in the job in 2022 as a great master before becoming a king, wore complete outfit for this occasion. William, his successor in this role, dressed the traditional purple robe, for the first time in his new quality.

Chronology. When King Charles was diagnosed with cancer and public information about the disease

January 17, 2024

The Buckingham Palace announced that the king will undergo a routine procedure for a benign condition, an enlarged prostate, that only a few days later to announce that a type of cancer had been discovered. The only detail revealed was that there is no prostate cancer.

February 11, 2024

The king participated in a job at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalena on the field of Sandringham with his wife, Camilla.

March 11, 2024

The king distributed a video speech on the occasion of the Commonwealth Day, thanking people for “Their wonderful wishes and caring.”

March 31, 2024

Charles III had its first important public appearance in January, participating in Easter services in Windsor.

April 26, 2024

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the king is preparing to resume his public duties soon, after a three-month period of treatment and recovery.

April 30, 2024

Charles visited a treatment center for cancer patients in his first public commitment since receiving the diagnosis.

May 13, 2024

The king offered a perspective on his own treatment experience while discussing with the veteran of the British Army Aaron Mapplebeck, who had undergone chemotherapy in the previous year for testicular cancer.

Mapplebeck confessed that he lost his sense of taste because of chemotherapy. Charles revealed that he experienced the same side effect in his own cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace has not confirmed any information on treatment.

June 15, 2024

Charles chose to move to a carriage and not riding, apparently for health reasons, while taking part in his second parade on the occasion of the Trooping the Colour event.

October 18, 2024

The king interrupted his treatment for an 11-day royal tournament in Australia and Samoa.

October 28, 2024

The palace announced that “He works at a complete program of international tournaments, which looks quite normal, for next year ”, Once the king resumes his duties.

December 20, 2024

Buckingham Palace has announced that the king will continue his cancer treatment by 2025.

December 25, 2024

The monarch transmitted the “sincere thanks” to the health workers during his Christmas speech.

January 27, 2025

Participants in the Parkrun Marathon in Sandringham met the king after running for a charitable organization fighting cancer.

March 27, 2025

The king had to cancel his royal commitments after he felt “Temporary side effects” Following the treatment for cancer, which required a “Short period of observation in the hospital ”.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace announced: “His Majesty wants to submit excuse to all those who could be disturbed or disappointed as a result of this fact”.

April 30, 2025

The king published a written message in which he transmitted that his experience with cancer had taken out “In the foreground the best of humanity.”