King Charles is releasing 'personal message' about cancer diagnosis today
King Charles is set to release a 'personal message' about his health later today, nearly two years on from his initial cancer diagnosis.
Confirmation of the King's cancer was first released in February 2024, with Buckingham Palace issuing a lengthy statement to the public.
It read: "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."
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The King was initially discharged from the London Clinic on 29 January after three nights receiving medical care and he has been receiving weekly treatments over the past two years.
Today (12 December), we will have an update on his health, less than two weeks before he is due to give his speech on Christmas Day.
It's been confirmed that he's recorded a message which will be released on Channel 4 at 8pm.
As per the Daily Mail, the monarch will stress the importance of cancer screening programmes in enabling early diagnosis and will 'reflect on his own recovery journey', having recorded the message in the final week of November.
It will be shown as part of Stand Up To Cancer 2025, a joint campaign by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, which aims to spread awareness and raise funds for the charity.
His Majesty's message will form part of the TV programme which will also feature presenter Davina McCall in a live broadcast from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
The 58-year-old revealed only last month that she had breast cancer, sharing a warning to fans after a biopsy discovered a lump in her breast, which led her to have a lumpectomy earlier this year to remove it.
McCall also needed surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumour.
The King's message marks a significant break from tradition for the Royal Family, as it is incredibly rare to see them offer a personalised message regarding their health on mainstream television, particularly when all eyes will be on his speech on 25 December, which suggests that he was very keen to be involved in this year's iteration of Stand Up To Cancer.
It has still not been confirmed by Buckingham Palace the exact form of cancer the King has, or the treatment he has undergone, but he has remained a very busy man over the past two years, with five state visits this year alone.
This year's Stand Up To Cancer will be shown live on Channel 4 at 8pm this evening.
Topics: Cancer, Channel 4, Royal Family, Health, King Charles III
James Moorhouse