- Buckingham Palace announced shock cancer diagnosis last night
- This morning, this news was featured on the front pages of several international newspapers.
News that Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer reached the world on Monday, was on the front pages of several international newspapers on Tuesday, and drew messages of support from world leaders.
Buckingham Palace made the shocking announcement last night that Her Majesty has already started treatment for cancer, which was discovered during a recent hospital operation for enlarged prostate.
The 75-year-old monarch will suspend public duties but will continue to serve as state minister and will not assume his constitutional role as head of state.
On Tuesday morning, the story hit the headlines on newsstands across the UK, as well as in international newspapers around the world.
Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera published a photo of Prince Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, waving side by side and described the news as a “shock for Britain”.
Italy’s Libero newspaper also carried the news on its front page, writing: “King Charles is out of luck: Cancer detected.”
Below that it continues: “Misfortune befalls Charles III.” He waited until he was 73 years old to become king and was finally enjoying his reign. ”
Spain’s La Vanguardia newspaper also ran a front page photo of Charles waving with the headline: “Charles reveals cancer.”
“The king has suspended his public appearances for the time being, but continues to work,” it added.
Two German newspapers, Bild and Morgen Post, also published a photo of His Majesty with the caption, “King Charles has cancer!”
Berlin’s top red newspaper Morgen Post announced: “A great concern for the King of England!” “Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. The Palace has announced this,” it said, adding that the possibility of prostate cancer had been ruled out by the Palace.
This news was also published on the front page of Brazil’s O Estado de São Paulo newspaper.
As well as European newspapers, São Paulo publications also carried photographs of Charles and his wife waving.
The newspaper’s headline was “Charles III Reveals Cancer Diagnosis,” and the newspaper said, “The British monarch was diagnosed with the disease during treatment for an enlarged prostate, but the tumor was not located in the prostate gland.” has not been reported,” he added.
Another Brazil-based newspaper, O Globo, also featured the news that “King battles cancer,” while Jornal do Comercio reported, “It turns out that Charles III has cancer.”
The news was also published on the front page of the international Arabic newspaper Asharq al-Awsat, or “Middle East.”
The headline simply read, “King Charles has cancer.”
Across the Atlantic, Canada’s National Post newspaper published a photo of Prince Charles looking out the window of a rainy royal carriage during last year’s coronation ceremony, and said that a cancer diagnosis had left Dr. We are forced to downsize.”
The Calgary Herald also published a photo of Prince Charles wearing the crown from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the day of his coronation.
In the United States, both Wall Street Journal newspapers carried the news on their front pages, with the words “King being treated for cancer” written above a photo of the King.
Although the King has enjoyed mixed support domestically over the years, he has long been a popular figure among world leaders, particularly during the 1990s and during his marriage to Princess Diana, and has had many public appearances during his royal duties. I met with the leaders of
This was evident in the aftermath of Monday’s announcement, with several people immediately expressing support and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Across the pond, US President Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about the king’s cancer diagnosis.
Biden, who is six years older than the 75-year-old king, was asked by reporters during his visit to Las Vegas if he had a message for Prince Charles.
The president responded, “I’m worried about him.” I just asked about his diagnosis.
“God willing, I will talk to him.”
“It takes hope and absolute courage to survive cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival,” Biden later tweeted. Jill and I join the British people in praying for His Majesty’s speedy and full recovery. ”
His predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, described the king as a “wonderful person.”
“King Charles has cancer,” the Republican front-runner posted on his Truth Social platform. He is a wonderful man whom I have come to know well during my time as President, and we all wish him a speedy and full recovery. ”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed his congratulations.
“Like Canadians across the country and people around the world, I am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer,” he tweeted.
“We send him our best wishes and hope for a speedy and full recovery.”
Canada is one of the 14 Commonwealth kingdoms whose head of state is the King.
The leader of Commonwealth member Australia said his country’s thoughts were with the king and his family.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “Australians know that His Majesty King Charles always reaches out to us in our country’s most difficult times, showing kindness and care to people in difficult circumstances. “I will.”
“We are all thinking of him and his family at this very difficult time.
“We wish him a speedy recovery.”
Mr Albanese said he believed Australians should replace the British monarch as head of state, and recently put plans on hold to hold a referendum to form a republic.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: “I wish His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery.” Our thoughts are with the British people.Amity’s [friendship]. ”
King Charles and Mr Macron are said to have had a “warm relationship” since the French president presented the king with a gift following the queen’s death.
The British monarch also speaks French, which she learned in school.
Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins said in a statement on his behalf that he was “deeply disappointed and concerned to hear of today’s statement regarding King Charles’ medical diagnosis” and expressed support for the world’s support. expressed.
“The President, on behalf of the people of Ireland, congratulated King Charles on his treatment and full recovery, as well as Queen Camilla and her family.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent “prayers and wishes for a full and speedy recovery to King Charles, a friend of the Jewish people.”
Prince Charles, who became king on September 8, 2022, after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, is generally in good health, apart from injuries sustained while playing polo and skiing.
However, the palace said that “other concerns were raised” during a recent hospitalization for enlarged prostate.
However, the palace said that “other concerns were raised” during a recent hospitalization for enlarged prostate.
“Following diagnostic tests identified a type of cancer,” the palace said in a statement, adding that treatment had begun, but did not elaborate on the type or stage of cancer found.
The palace said the king “remains completely positive” and “looks forward to returning to full official duties as soon as possible.”
The palace added that although doctors had advised him to postpone official duties, he “will continue to carry out his state and official duties as normal.”
Last month, Charles won praise for opening up about his benign prostate condition, which doctors said had raised awareness and led to more people reporting symptoms.
He was discharged from a London hospital a week ago after a three-night stay for corrective surgery.
The palace added that the king chose to make his cancer diagnosis public “to prevent speculation and in the hope that it would help the public understand the lives of people around the world who suffer from cancer.” There is,” he added.