The king’s health instantly became the number one issue in the British media.
The king who was crowned just over a year ago Charles’s a cancer diagnosis has raised a great wave of compassion in Britain.
All major media outlets in the island state have started to publish information about the development of his health. Buckingham Palace announced yesterday, Monday, that the king has been diagnosed with cancer in connection with prostate treatments, the quality of which has not been disclosed to the public.
In accordance with the doctors’ advice, the 75-year-old king will not participate in public events for the time being, but will continue to follow the kingdom’s affairs from his office and is also in regular contact with the prime minister.
The Londoners interviewed by Reuters wished him a speedy recovery.
Taxi driver By Tony Takoush has experience with cancer in the family circle.
– I would tell him the same way I told my mother and brother: stay strong!
Retired architect Steve Costello wistfully remembered Charles’s mother, the Queen, who died in 2022 Elizabeth. The royal family has always been present in Costello’s life.
Working in a nursing home Laura Dudley sent various greetings to the king.
– Take it in terms of rest, son. Give up the crown, give it to William. Yes, you will get better. Good luck! Enjoy Camilla!
Prime Minister: It’s good that it was detected at an early stage
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave a short interview about the king’s situation on a BBC radio broadcast.
– Of course, like everyone, I am shocked and sad. He and his family are now in everyone’s thoughts. Fortunately, this was discovered at an early stage, Sunak said.
The prime minister said he was in regular contact with the king, but declined to elaborate on whether he would meet the king face-to-face.
There are also critical voices
Not all Britons are staunch monarchists.
A Londoner interviewed by Ian Gooding highlighted the privileged position of the king. The king received treatment right away, while a regular customer of the British National Health Care System (NHS) would have to wait in line for years, according to Gooding.
6.2. at 13:44 The news has been corrected that the king is in contact with the prime minister. Earlier in the text it was said that they are meeting.