King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

The news comes a week after both Princess Kate and King Charles III were discharged from a private London clinic after individual procedures.

Britain's King Charles III leaves The London Clinic in central London, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. King Charles III was in hospital to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) (Alberto Pezzali, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement Monday.

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During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” according to the emailed statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”

Buckingham Palace did not specify what form of cancer was diagnosed or at what stage it was found.

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