King Charles showing ‘positive signs’ as monarch opens reign with ‘double health set back’

Among a swathe of well-wishes for the King, Jennie Bond has weighed in with her analysis of the matter.

Speaking on GB News, she told Michelle Dewberry that Britons should be “grateful” for the news in some senses.

“This has been found hopefully early on and because he had the enlarged prostate condition, they’ve carried out these diagnostic tests and found a form of cancer.

“That’s a good thing. Inroads have been great, inroads have been made on the treatment of cancers.

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“I think we should take the King’s lead and be positive about it. That’s all the signals coming out of the Palace and from the King, and from his appearance yesterday walking from Sandringham.

“This all points to the fact that he genuinely is positive about the road ahead.”

The Palace confirmed the disease, which is not prostate cancer, was discovered while the King was being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.

The Duke of Sussex is to fly to the UK in the coming days to see his father and has spoken to Charles about his diagnosis, a source close to Harry said.

Heir to the throne William is understood to be in regular contact with his father.

The Palace declined to confirm the type of cancer.

Charles will carry on working behind the scenes on his red boxes – his state business and official papers, and returned from Sandringham to London on Monday to commence treatment as an out-patient.

He remains at home, most likely in Clarence House, his favoured residence in the capital.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.

“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.

“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.

“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.

“He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.

“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”