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Charles and Camilla shared cancer message just day before diagnosis announcement
The King is undergoing treatment for the disease
KING Charles and Queen Camilla shared a cancer message just a day before Buckingham Palace announced the King's own diagnosis.
The monarch, 75, is receiving treatment for an unspecified form of cancer spotted during his prostate operation last month.
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Buckingham Palace confirmed the diagnosis in a statement released on Monday evening, saying a "separate issue of concern was noted" during the monarch's three nights at The London Clinic.
The announcement came just a day after Charles and Camilla shared a message to mark World Cancer Day on Sunday.
Sharing a post on X, the Royal Family's page said: "Today is #WorldCancerDay - a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about cancer.
"Earlier this week, Her Majesty The Queen opened @MaggiesCentres Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at Royal Free Hospital."
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What we know so far:
- The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer
- Prince Harry is flying to the UK to support his father
- Meghan will remain in California with their children
- The King personally called his siblings and children to tell them
- He is receiving expert care from specialist doctors
- His Majesty returned from Sandringham to London to begin treatment
- Doctors advised the King to postpone public-facing Royal duties
- Camilla is preparing to play an important role supporting the King
- Charles will continue to receive Red Boxes and State documents during his treatment
- The King will continue to meet the Prime Minister for a weekly audience
Camilla was introduced to a number of representatives during her visit to the London-based centre on Thursday.
The support centres provide care for people living with cancer, along with relatives and friends.
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The Queen, who is the President of Maggies, has visited 17 of the sites across the UK.
Little over 24 hours later, Buckingham Palace confirmed the King is being treated for cancer.
In a statement released at 6pm on Monday, the Palace 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.
The Sun's Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards is keeping positive about King Charles' cancer diagnosis
"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
"Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
"His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
The Palace has not confirmed the type of cancer.
The announcement comes days after the King left hospital following treatment for an "enlarged prostate".
Charles is understood to have told his siblings and children personally, including Prince Harry.
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The Duke of Sussex is now flying to the UK in the coming days to support his father.
Meghan, meanwhile, is said to be remaining at their Montecito mansion with Archie, 4 and two-year-old Lilibet.
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