Buckingham Palace Shares a New Photo of King Charles amid Cancer Diagnosis

Buckingham Palace released a new photo of King Charles amid his cancer diagnosis.

The photo — which shows the 75-year-old British monarch standing in a doorway wearing a navy blue pinstripe suit — was taken by photographer Samir Hussein at the British ambassador’s residence during a state visit to France in September 2023.

The portrait followed an official statement from the palace on Monday, announcing that the king had cancer.

King Charles poses for a photograph at the British Ambassador’s residence in France in September 2023.

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

A complete timeline of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis and treatment

“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time his doctors have advised him to postpone public duties,” the palace continued, noting that King Charles will continue to carry out state business and official paperwork “as usual” during his treatment.

“The King is grateful to his medical team for their prompt intervention, which was made possible by his recent hospital procedure. He remains completely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” the statement added. .

“His Majesty has decided to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope of helping to increase public understanding for those around the world who are affected by cancer.”

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King Charles III in Scotland on July 3, 2023.

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PEOPLE knows the king personally told his sons Prince William and Prince Harry, and siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, about the diagnosis.

Harry, 39 — who lives in California with wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — will travel to London in the coming days to visit his father, PEOPLE has learned.

President Joe Biden spoke to reporters Monday about the news of King Charles’ diagnosis. “I’m worried about him,” Biden, 81, said. “I just heard his diagnosis.”

He noted that he had not yet spoken to the king about his illness, adding: “But I will speak to him, God willing.”

King Charles underwent prostate surgery last month. He was released from the hospital on January 29 after three days. On Sunday, he made his first public appearance since the procedure, attending a service at St Mary Magdalene Church near Sandringham with Queen Camilla.

The king returned to London on Monday to begin treatment as an outpatient.

Also on Monday, it was announced that Prince William, 41, will return to public duty this week. He cleared his work schedule to help care for wife Kate Middleton following abdominal surgery on January 16. The Princess of Wales (42) continues her recovery at home in Windsor after a 13-day stay in hospital in London.

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