King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will be taking a step back from public-facing duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The monarch says he feels "wholly positive" about his treatment and will "continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual".
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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."
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