The King joins the legions of people around the world living with cancer. One in two people in the UK develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.
It’s a diagnosis that impacts not just your health but your social, family and working life too.
After taking some time off, His Majesty will shortly return to public-facing duties.
Notably, his first visit next week will be to a cancer treatment centre.
He now understands first-hand what living with cancer can entail, although the journey is different for each individual affected.
His may not be the typical story, but he says he is deeply grateful for the kindness and good wishes he has received since going public about it.
There is practical support and information out there for people trying to navigate their way, juggling cancer treatment alongside all the daily responsibilities of life, like paying the bills.
Emotional support is vital too. You may want to talk to someone you know well – a partner or friend – or perhaps someone you do not know so well, like your doctor or a specialist nurse. Some organisations such as Mind and MacMillan can offer this type of support too, external.
