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King Charles III is showing his support on World Cancer Day.
Amid the British monarch’s ongoing cancer battle, he and Queen Camilla shared a message of encouragement for others struggling with the disease.
“This World Cancer Day, we are sending love to all those navigating a cancer diagnosis,” the official Royal Family account wrote in a Feb. 4 post on X (formerly Twitter), “as well as the incredible doctors, nurses, charities and families who work tirelessly to support them.”
The message, which also directs followers to three different cancer support and research centers, comes one year after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch’s diagnosis.
"During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted," the Feb. 2024 statement read. "Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties."
And five days later, the 76-year-old—who ascended to the throne in September 2022 after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II—released his own personal letter to the public.
"I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days," he wrote in a post shared on the Royal family's Instagram. "As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement."
And just as he is doing now, the King immediately used his diagnosis as an opportunity to amplify the organizations working tirelessly to support those battling cancer.
"It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he continued. “My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience."
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As for how King Charles has been doing? The queen consort—who married Charles in 2005—was happy to provide a positive update in September, per the Mirror, saying that he was doing “very well.”
More recently, Buckingham Palace shared in December that Charles’ treatment is “moving in a positive direction,” telling NBC News that his cancer is a “managed condition,” and therefore his “treatment cycle will continue into the next year.”
For more recent updates from the royal family, keep reading…
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"I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead," she continued. "There is much to look forward to."
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