Charles’ cancer is worrying for Camilla – but there was no doom & gloom when I saw her days ago, Arthur Edwards says
KING Charles’ cancer diagnosis is worrying for Camilla but she has been a “pillar of strength”, Arthur Edwards has revealed.
The monarch, 75, is receiving treatment for an unspecified form of cancer spotted during his prostate treatment last month.
Charles notified his siblings and children personally, with Prince Harry now flying back to the UK to support his dad.
Camilla, meanwhile, will play an “important role” supporting the King after urging him to slow down last month.
And Arthur Edwards, The Sun’s Royal photographer, has told of how the Queen has not shown any signs of being troubled despite her husband’s health battle.
He said: “When I met Camilla on Friday at a Royal Voluntary Service event in Cambridge I didn’t sense any gloom.
“Naturally, this will be an extremely worrying time for Camilla, but she will be a tower of strength for her husband.
“The Queen Consort will be by his side throughout his treatment and her words of comfort and encouragement will aid his recovery.”
Charles spent spent three nights at the London Clinic last month to undergo a procedure for “benign prostate enlargement”.
The couple have been staying in Sandringham since the King left hospital on Monday.
What we know so far:
- The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer
- Prince Harry is flying to the UK to support his father
- The King personally called his siblings and children to tell them
- He is receiving expert care from specialist doctors
- His Majesty returned from Sandringham to London to begin treatment today
- Doctors advised the King to postpone public-facing Royal duties
- Camilla is preparing to play an important role supporting the King
- Charles will continue to receive Red Boxes and State documents during his treatment
- The King will continue to meet the Prime Minister for a weekly audience
Camilla visited Charles three times during his stay at the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales also underwent abdominal surgery last month.
At the time she told onlookers he was “fine”.
But a Buckingham Palace statement today 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.
“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.”
The Palace declined to confirm the type of cancer.
His Majesty today began a schedule of regular treatments and postponed front line duties on the advice of doctors.