Buckingham Palace’s statement on the King’s health
The King has started cancer treatment but is ‘wholly positive’ and ‘looks forward to returning to full public duty’, Buckingham Palace said.
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The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has started a schedule of treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
The statement said: “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.