Buckingham Palace announced on Feb. 5, 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer following a prostate procedure; he has continued treatment. Later statements described a very positive response to therapy and a shift to a precautionary phase in 2026, with ongoing monitoring.
The King has also made empathetic remarks to patients about treatment side effects, underscoring the personal impact behind public updates. Maggie’s has seen an increase in men seeking support since the diagnosis became public, a trend Camilla hopes will be addressed by more centres across the U.K.