King Charles will address cancer diagnosis with 'personal message' in rare statement
Topics: King Charles III, Royal Family, UK News, Health, Cancer
Rhianna Benson
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Topics: King Charles III, Royal Family, UK News, Health, Cancer
King Charles III will make a rare statement about his own diagnosis during a special Stand Up To Cancer broadcast tonight.
The British monarch first broke the news of his cancer battle back in February of last year, through a message from Buckingham Palace.
The announcement also came less than a month ahead of his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton also revealing she was receiving treatment for the same disease - though, neither of their cancer strains have been revealed.
As a result, Charles, 77, postponed all of his public-facing engagements for several months, but carried out his head-of-state responsibilities from the comfort of the palace.
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Since February 2024, the King has been receiving outpatient cancer treatment, and is believed to attend weekly hospital sessions.
He returned to work in April following positive treatment progress, in particular visiting University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London with his wife Queen Camilla.
At the health centre, the father-of-two confessed his 'shock' at receiving a diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace reps have sent no word on the King's health for several months now - though, back in May, whilst visiting Bradford, a local florist enquired as to his wellbeing as he passed by.
"I’d like to think I’m on the better side," he told her in response.
However, Charles will discuss his diagnosis during a rare TV appearance tonight (12 December).
The message will be broadcast on Channel 4's annual edition of Stand Up To Cancer, as part of the media firm's partnership with Cancer Research UK.
The show forges part of a seven-day campaign, defined by fundraising events and celebrity challenges, all aimed at raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments of the life-threatening disease.
It also features cancer survivors, true life stories from those currently battling the condition, and those who know them best, their families.
Live comedy, entertainment and even an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox will make up Friday night's roster.
According to TV insiders, King Charles' message will hinge upon the importance of receiving a cancer screening if you suspect something suss going on behind the scenes, as well as screening programmes in general, given their contribution to early detection.
His statement was reportedly recorded in Clarence House during the last week of November, in the royal residence's morning room.
It'll go live at 8pm ahead of a live show fronted by presenter Davina McCall - who herself recently endured treatment for breast cancer.
McCall will be hosting live from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, as she catches up with a handful of patients and reflects on some of their most crucial cancer journey moments.