King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: A shock to the nation and a pause in parliament
Two weeks ago, King Charles III was hospitalised for a pre-planned prostate procedure. Everything suggested that this "correction procedure", which thousands of men undergo each year, wouldn't pose a threat to the life of the 75-year-old. Indeed, there were no complications and the king was discharged from the clinic a few days later, as planned. However, in the meantime, diagnostic tests revealed the presence of "some form of cancer" in the monarch's body.
His loved ones were left stunned by the shocking news. Paradoxically, royal family experts saw an opportunity in this difficult situation to repair broken family bonds. Prince Harry, who chose to distance himself from the royal family, has already spoken on the phone with his father and announced an official visit to Britain.
British parliament suspends proceedings and makes a statement
The communication released by Buckingham Palace almost coincided with the proceedings of the British Parliament. Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, paused them for a moment to express his support and sympathy for the king who is currently not carrying out his public duties.
"I would like to make a brief statement. I know that the entire House will want to join me in expressing our sympathy for His Royal Highness. Our thoughts are, of course, with His Royal Highness and his family. We all want to wish him our best for a successful therapy and a swift return to health" - he conveyed.
Currently, the exact nature of the disease is unknown. It has been made clear that the detected cancer variant is not related to the prostate enlargement.
