'Real reason' King Charles hasn’t revealed what kind of cancer he has

An inside source has revealed the 'real reason' why King Charles hasn’t revealed what kind of cancer he has.

Back in February of this year, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles had been diagnosed with cancer with a statement reading: "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."

King Charles III announced he had been diagnosed with cancer in February (Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images)

Following the diagnosis, the 76-year-old monarch postponed a number of royal duties while undergoing care, but was then confirmed to be making positive progress.

In April, the palace stated: "His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery."

Charles' treatment has reportedly been 'moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year', Sky News reports.

The outlet added: "There is a sense of optimism, which can be seen in the King's desire to keep up a busy schedule of public engagements, including during the festive period."

Opening up about the year he's faced following his diagnosis, a senior palace aide told the Times: "I think if there were two words that summed up this extraordinary year, it would be 'resilience' and 'dynamism'.

"For all the challenges the individuals and the institution have faced, they have not only overcome them but adapted, with new ways of working, refreshed priorities and a clearer sense of what this new reign will look like."

An insider has revealed why Charles hasn't revealed what type of cancer he has (Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Now, it's not yet been confirmed which type of cancer Charles was diagnosed with, but he has been attending appointments in London.

"He was determined to remain visible throughout," a source continued. “A plan was put in place to use the state Bentley so he could be seen more easily.

"He really wanted to reassure people that he was OK. The King made it clear that he felt his condition was nothing to be shied away from."

However, what did remain private was the type of cancer he has, or the details of his treatment.

The outlet states: "A palace source said that the King’s decision not to reveal the type of cancer was a conscious choice to be able to reach out to the widest number of people who are experiencing the disease, rather than narrow the focus onto a particular form of cancer.

"In the 24 hours after treatment, lighter duties are called for when the King is often pale and pinker around the eyes.

"He hasn’t lost his hair, but it is thinner and whiter. On visits to cancer centres, Charles has shown a keen interest in patients using cold caps - silicone caps that circulate cool liquid or gel, lowering the temperature of the head and reducing blood flow to the scalp to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy."

A well-placed source has since reportedly claimed that Charles' illness has 'accelerated' the human connection he has with the public.

"People can relate to the medical challenges that strike at the heart of any family, the impact that it has on the children, the wider family and the adjustments that people have to make," they added.

Tyla has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

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