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King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: In regular contact
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “shocked and saddened” by King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. shown. »And all our thoughts are with him and his family. Luckily it was caught early," he told the BBC. Everyone now wishes the king that he receives the necessary treatment and makes a full recovery.
When asked what Charles' diagnosis now means for the day-to-day work of the government, Sunak replied: "I am in regular contact with the king. And of course this will continue as normal.” The head of government did not give any details. Charles is British head of state.
No public appointments for the time being
The palace announced on Monday evening that the king was being treated for cancer. The disease was discovered when the 75-year-old was in hospital for prostate surgery. The royal family did not say what form of cancer he has.
On medical advice, the king is refraining from public appointments for the time being, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. Until then, he will continue to devote himself to government tasks and desk work as usual.
Kate also has health problems
Charles has been British monarch for more than a year. His reign began with the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022. In May 2023, Charles was crowned.
In addition to him, his daughter-in-law Kate is also struggling with health problems. The 42-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William underwent abdominal surgery in mid-January and was then in the hospital for almost two weeks. She is now recovering at home in Windsor, where the couple lives with their three children.
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