The British King Charles III has cancer. Buckingham Palace announced this on Monday evening.
The news sparked compassion and interest around the world. Charles used it to reiterate the importance of healthcare. On Instagram alone, Charles' announcement was liked almost 900,000 times. When Charles made it public that he had to undergo surgery to treat an enlarged prostate, hits on the British health service's information site increased by more than 1,000 percent. It is said that the king's diagnosis has prompted thousands of men to have their own health checked. Charles began treatment immediately and will not take on any public tasks during this time.