Overview
- Buckingham Palace said the King has responded exceptionally well to care and that ongoing measures will shift into a precautionary, monitored phase.
- In a pre-recorded Stand Up To Cancer address on Channel 4, he urged people to use screening programs, saying early diagnosis saves lives.
- A palace spokesperson said he was deeply touched by the worldwide reaction and grateful for supportive messages from the public and cancer clinicians.
- The Times reported that Queen Camilla initially favored keeping his diagnosis private but now views the decision to be open as beneficial.
- The Times also reported a spike in traffic to screening resources following the broadcast and said Charles insisted on being visibly driven to treatment despite aides’ advice.