'A Personal Blessing': King Charles III Shares Cancer Recovery Video Message

King Charles III of Britain has shared a rare video update of his cancer journey, revealing that he has responded well to the treatment and will be better in the new year.

The 77-year-old royal called the

milestone in his recovery process “a personal blessing” before hailing “the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years”.

“Today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to ‘doctor’s orders,’ my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year,” the British monarch said in a pre-filmed clip for Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer broadcast, which partners on its annual campaign with the charity Cancer Research UK.

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In February 2024, King Charles III announced he was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a prostate procedure.

CNN quoted a spokesperson from the King saying that “His Majesty has responded exceptionally well to treatment and his doctors advise that ongoing measures will now move into a precautionary phase”.

The spokesperson added: “This position will be continuously monitored and reviewed to protect and prioritise his continued recovery.”

The video message, filmed at his London residence of Clarence House in late November, Charles said he knows it “can feel overwhelming” but that he also knows “early detection is the key that can transform treatment journeys, giving invaluable time to medical teams – and, to their patients, the precious gift of hope”.

Emphasising the importance of cancer screening programmes, he urged people to make use of them to catch the disease quickly because “early diagnosis quite simply saves lives”.

“Too often, I am told, people avoid screening because they imagine it may be frightening, embarrassing or uncomfortable. If and when they do finally take up their invitation, they are glad they took part,” he said.

“This simple tool allows you to check whether you are eligible for breast, bowel or cervical cancer screening. It demystifies the process, answers your questions, and guides you towards taking that crucial step,” he further said.

He ended his message with his “most heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, researchers and charity workers involved in diagnosis and treatment programs, together with my particular good wishes to those for whom they care so selflessly.”