King Charles III cancer diagnosis LATEST: Monarch to start treatment immediately as he steps back from public duties and is set to be reunited with Prince Harry just weeks after prostate surgery

As Big Ben struck 6pm, Buckingham Palace dropped the shock announcement that King Charles has cancer.

Here’s what we know so far:

• The 75-year-old monarch was diagnosed with a type of cancer
• Tests after ‘separate issue of concern’ following enlarged prostate treatment
• Charles does not have prostate cancer; type of cancer will not be publicised
• The King has travelled back to London to start treatment immediately
• He personally told his sons William and Harry the news
• Prince Harry will fly to London to be by his father’s side
• Meghan and their two children will stay in LA, it has been reported
• US President Joe Biden ‘concerned’ about Charles and will speak to him
• Queen Camilla to play important role in supporting Charles through cancer battle
• His Majesty has postponed public-facing duties
• Charles wanted to make diagnosis public to prevent speculation

Royal Commentator, Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchinbrooke, says King Charles’ openness shows a ‘different type of monarchy’.

She said: ‘King Charles’ is really using his platform, which is wonderful, for public figures and people of influence to use their platform to then be able to say ‘this has happened to me’.

NHS GP Dr. Philippa Kaye says King Charles’ cancer is ‘more likely to be at a very early stage’.

Professor Pat Price, founder of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign said: “In this worrying time, our hearts go out to the King and his family.

“The outpouring of well-wishes from millions of people reflects the collective concern we all share.

“The King’s openness about his battle with cancer is a powerful reminder that one in two of us may face cancer at some point in our lives.”

Prince Harry will be flying from California to London today, to be reunited with his father. The average flight time from California to London is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Harry’s wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie, four, and Lilibet, two, will stay in LA, a source close to the duke has revealed.

The King’s sibling Prince Andrew was spotted earlier today putting on a brave face as he rode his horse in Windsor.

The Duke of York, 63, was joined by two female companions for the ride of Windsor Great Park – not far from his seven-bedroom home, Royal Lodge. Andrew appeared at ease as he chatted to the pair during an overcast day in Berkshire.

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Former royal butler Grant Harrold has told GB News Charles will put his duties before his health.

‘This is somebody who doesn’t take duties lightly. He’s a hard worker, dare I say a workaholic,’ he said.

Her later told Sky News he was left shocked by the announcement.

Thomas Markle is the latest to wish Charles a speedy recovery.

Meghan Markle’s estranged father, who has had his own health woes and is still recovering from a major stroke he suffered in 2002, said: ‘I want to send my best wishes to King Charles and hope he gets well very soon. I wish him all the good wishes in the world.’

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The world is still reeling as leaders from across the globe and the public rallied around Charles in his fight against cancer.

The 75-year-old monarch has said he hopes that his diagnosis ‘may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.’

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It’s been a troubling time for the Royal Family at late with several health scares.

It was only announced just over two weeks ago, while Kate Middleton is at home recovering following a two week stay in hospital after abdominal surgery.

The King himself recently underwent treatment for an enlarged treatment where separate tests discovered he had cancer.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier made a statement to the House of Commons.

Only days ago Camilla told how her beloved husband was ‘getting on’ and ‘doing his best’ following his prostate surgery.

Camilla, 76, was asked how her husband was faring as she officially opened a new Maggie’s cancer support centre at the Royal Free Hospital in north west London.

The Mail’s Rebecca English has been discussing the important role Camilla will play in supporting Charles through his treatment.

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The announcement comes a day after World Cancer Day and follows a poignant message posted by All On The Board on X.

The King is understood to have personally informed his sons Prince William and Prince Harry about his condition.

The BBC also reports Charles told his siblings, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Princess Anne.

Meghan Markle, Princess Lilibet, and Prince Archie will NOT be travelling with Prince Harry to London, it has been reported.

The New York Post reports they will be staying in Los Angeles as the Duke of Sussex rushes to be with his father.

Jennie Bond told GB News ‘we should be grateful that this has been found, and hopefully early on’.

Former US President Donald Trump has posted on social media wishing Charles a fast and full recovery.

He said: ‘King Charles has cancer. He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery!’

Cardinal Nichols is praying for the King’s recovery and sent his prayers.

US President Joe Biden has been left concerned about the King and plans to phone Charles.

He told reporters: ‘I’m concerned about him. Just heard about his diagnosis.

‘I’ll be talking to him, God willing.’

NHS England chief executive said ‘finding out you have cancer can be very daunting.

‘We hope King Charles’ treatment goes well,’ she said.

‘As ever, if you have any symptoms or signs of cancer, please do come forward for checks.’

(Pictured: King Charles III greets Britain’s Health Secretary Victoria Atkins (L), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England Ruth May (C) and NHS England CEO Amanda Pritchard, during a reception to celebrate nurses and midwives working in the UK, at Buckingham Palace in London on November 14, 2023)

The King took a quiet walk with Queen Camilla yesterday after the pair departed Sandringham church.

People have been gathering outside Buckingham Palace this evening.

The Royal Standard could also be seen fluttering in the wind, indicating Charles is present within the Palace walls.

With King to be sidelined for longer after the shock announcement of his cancer diagnosis, and the Princess of Wales recovering from abdominal surgery, it means Prince William will shoulder more responsibility.

The Prince of Wales, 41, had recently postponed his royal engagements to be by his wife Kate Middleton’s side.

Kensington Palace announced earlier today, however, that he would resume public duties this week by conducting an investiture on Wednesday at Windsor Castle, followed by a gala fundraising event for the London Air Ambulance in the evening.

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Maggie’s cancer support, which Camilla has been president of since 2008, said it was ‘very sorry’ to hear of the Charles’ diagnosis.

Chief executive Dame Laura Lee said: ‘We are incredibly sorry to hear the King’s news and our thoughts are with him.

‘We also know how challenging and worrying a time a cancer diagnosis can be for the whole family and our thoughts are very much with our president, Her Majesty The Queen.

‘We have centres across the country for anyone living with cancer or impacted by this announcement.’

Macmillan Cancer Support also posted a message on X sending best wishes to Charles and the Royal Family.

Jennie Bond earlier told Sky News said she hoped that King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis ‘will bring a reconciliation’ with Prince Harry.

Harry estranged brother William is also in close contact with his father but neither brother has made a public statement yet.

Talk TV’s royal editor Sarah Hewson says Prince Harry’s return to the UK ‘indicates the seriousness’ of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

‘I am sure that since his father first went into hospital, and since it was first announced that his father was going into hospital for the prostate treatment, and that his sister-in-law was in hospital, I’m sure that Prince Harry has never felt further away.’

The Palace released this image of the monarch, which showed Charles during the state tour of France in September 2023.

The King and Queen Camilla were pictured yesterday attending Sandringham church.

The announcement of the cancer diagnosis comes just a week after Charles appeared cheerful as he waved to the crowds as he was released from The London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.

The King’s son Prince Harry will fly in from America to be by his father’s side as he begins his battle against cancer.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis says he is ‘saddened to have heard about His Majesty’s diagnosis’.

X, formerly Twitter, has been flooded with well-wishes from the likes as former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, as well as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has been talking to Sky News about the King’s cancer battle.

She said it would have come as ‘terrible shock’ to Queen Camilla.

A terrible shock for him and I think an even greater shock for Camilla. I do feel for Camilla because he is her rock and vice versa and all the time he spent in hospital when she was there poppingi nevery five minutes showed just how much they love each other and feel a bit lost without each other.

The Mail’s Sarah Vine has sent her best wishes to the King while saying ‘this comes as an unwelcome shock, not just for the nation, still very much in mourning after the death of his mother, but also for the Royal Family itself’.

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The Duke of Sussex has spoken to his father about his cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK in the coming days, according to a source close to Harry.

The monarch was last pictured at Sandringham yesterday before the shock announcement this evening.

He appeared to be in high spirits ahead of the church service at the Sandringham Estate Chapel, following a short hospital stay last week for treatment on an enlarged prostate.

To confirm, King Charles does not have prostate cancer and the Palace said it will not be revealing the type of cancer the monarch has.

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The Prime Minister was among one of the first to send the 75-year-old monarch well wishes which have flooded social media since the announcement

The Palace has announced this evening King Charles has been diagnosed with a type of cancer.

The full statement is below.