King Charles, 75, revealed in a statement in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer and would be undergoing treatment. Since then, he has maintained a positive outlook Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters King Charles might eventually open up about the specific type of cancer he's fighting, as he remains optimistic during his treatment, a Royal insider has suggested. The 75-year-old monarch is reportedly in good spirits following a "better than expected" medical report.
The King made headlines worldwide in February when he revealed that he had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and would be undergoing treatment. This announcement came after a scheduled surgery for an enlarged prostate in London. By disclosing his diagnosis, Charles broke from the Royal Family's tradition of keeping health matters confidential.
He has been remarkably candid about his condition, even discussing the "shock" of his cancer diagnosis with hospital patients when he resumed his Royal duties in April. Known for his stoicism, King Charles responded to inquiries about his wellbeing with: "I'm all right, thanks. Not too bad.
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