King Charles III will share a personal update on his cancer journey tonight in a pre-recorded video message airing at 8pm on Channel 4. The broadcast, part of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, marks the first official update on his health in months and will emphasize the vital importance of cancer screening for early detection and diagnosis.
The King recorded the message during the final week of November in the morning room at Clarence House. His appearance comes as part of a joint initiative by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, featuring a week-long series of fundraising events including celebrity challenges and a special Celebrity Gogglebox edition.
Treatment Journey
King Charles's cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6 last year. The cancer was detected during a three-night hospital stay in January for a procedure on an enlarged prostate, though the cancer itself is not prostate cancer. The exact type of cancer has not been disclosed.
Following the diagnosis, he postponed all public-facing engagements but continued his duties as head of state behind palace walls, including audiences and Privy Council meetings. He returned to public royal events in April last year, visiting the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
The King has been receiving outpatient cancer treatment since early February 2024, believed to be weekly sessions at The London Clinic. He experienced what a source described as a «minor bump» in March, requiring a short hospital stay due to temporary side effects from treatment.
Positive Progress
King Charles has stepped up his workload following positive progress in his cancer care. In May, during an away day to Bradford, he told florist Safeena Khan: «I'd like to think I'm on the better side [of my cancer journey].»
During his April visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, he spoke with fellow cancer patient Lesley Woodbridge, who was undergoing chemotherapy. He told her: «It's always a bit of a shock, isn't it, when they tell you?»
Stand Up To Cancer
Tonight's broadcast will culminate a week of Stand Up To Cancer events. Davina McCall will present a live show from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, tracking patients through diagnosis to therapy. The campaign aims to raise awareness about screening and generate support for cancer patients and their families.
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