Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, former PMs Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Sir Tony Blair and other global leaders have wished King Charles III a speedy recovery after Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch was diagnosed with a form of cancer.
While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment.
"I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X.
I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III. https://t.co/86mKg9lE1q
February 6, 2024Advertisementhttps://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1754730459429278192Wishes Pour In For Britain's King Charles III
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on X, “Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he'll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well."
Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery.
I have no doubt he'll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well. https://t.co/W4qe806gmvFebruary 5, 2024AdvertisementFormer prime ministers Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Sir Tony Blair, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted similar messages. US President Joe Biden said he was "concerned" about King Charles and planned to call him later.
Sending every best wish to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family as he undergoes his treatment for cancer. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Save The King! pic.twitter.com/NySa3vTA3lFebruary 5, 2024AdvertisementThe whole country will be rooting for the King today. Best wishes to Charles III for a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/A5AP8rXLXY
February 5, 2024A statement from Tony Blair: “Wishing His Majesty the King a full, swift recovery and return to excellent good health.” https://t.co/oGjsbYovrw
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February 5, 2024
Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty experiences a swift and full recovery.I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We're sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.
February 5, 2024AdvertisementOn behalf of the Labour Party, I wish His Majesty all the very best for his recovery.
February 5, 2024
We look forward to seeing him back to swift full health.Wishing His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with the British people. Amitiés.
February 5, 2024Statement From Buckingham Palace
A statement from Buckingham Palace read, "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. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
A statement from Buckingham Palace: https://t.co/zmYuaWBKw6
February 5, 2024
📷 Samir Hussein pic.twitter.com/xypBLHHQJbThe King is said to have informed both his sons, William and Harry, personally about his diagnosis. While Prince William is in regular contact with his father, it is said that Prince Harry, who lives in the US, has spoken to his father and plans to travel to the UK to see him in the coming days. Charles became King in September 2022 when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.
(With PTI inputs)
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