Arr! King Charles be sendin' his sincerest gratitude to his loyal crew o' supporters in his first public address, mateys!
2024-02-10
Arrr, Mateys! King Charles III, be he a brave soul, doth speaketh to the landlubbers, unmaskin' his condition, the scurvy called cancer. Aye, let us raise a tankard and wish him fair winds on his voyage through the treacherous sea of healin'!
King Charles III has released his first official statement after Buckingham Palace revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a personal message posted on the official Instagram page for the royal family, Charles expressed his gratitude for the support he has received and shared a photo of himself greeting hospital workers. He acknowledged the comfort and encouragement that kind thoughts and well-wishes provide for those affected by cancer. Charles also mentioned that sharing his own diagnosis has helped raise public understanding and shed light on organizations that support cancer patients and their families.The image shared by Charles showed him smiling as he shook hands with a hospital worker, surrounded by medical staff. The post included a signed copy of his statement, typed on the stationary of his private estate, Sandringham House. It was revealed that Charles retreated to Sandringham after receiving his first treatment for cancer. Sandringham, owned by the royal family since 1862, is known for its isolation and has been a popular location for the royal family to celebrate holidays and vacation.
The palace had issued a statement on Monday, revealing that Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer after being treated for an enlarged prostate. The statement mentioned that Charles would continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual while undergoing regular treatments. He remains positive about his treatment and aims to return to full public duty as soon as possible. The announcement was made to prevent speculation and to assist public understanding of cancer.
Charles made his first public appearance since receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate the day before his cancer diagnosis was announced. He waved to well-wishers alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, outside St. Mary Magdalene Church. Camilla later shared an update on Charles' health, stating that he is doing well and is touched by the letters and messages from the public.