What Kind Of Cancer Does King Charles Have and Who Is Next In Line? What You Need To Know

After experiencing temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment on Thursday, King Charles III's health is once again making headlines. The King of England, who is 76 years old, was forced to cancel several public engagements to make an unexpected visit to the hospital.

According to sources, the King is doing fine, and there is no cause for alarm. The King's cancer diagnosis was announced by Buckingham Palace in February 2024, but to date the palace has not revealed what kind of cancer the monarch is battling. Hence, questions about his recovery and the line of succession always linger in the background.

While King Charles remains committed to his royal duties and his cancer treatment, the recent health hiccup has raised concerns among the public and sparked renewed interest in what lies ahead for the British royal family.

What You Need To Know About King Charles's Cancer

On Thursday, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that King Charles's hospital visit was brief. 'Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in the hospital. His Majesty's afternoon engagements were, therefore, postponed,' the statement read.

Despite the minor setback, the King has returned home and is reportedly in 'good form.' Health experts have also weighed in on the situation, saying that it is usual to have side effects during cancer treatment. Professor Karol Sikora, while speaking to GB News, said, 'It's not unusual to have blips like this.'

Although the Palace has refrained from specifying the type of cancer affecting King Charles, it has been confirmed that it was caught at an early stage and during his treatment for an enlarged prostate. Reports have suggested that King's treatment has been progressing positively, with recovery 'moving in a very positive direction.' In a public statement released in February 2024, King acknowledged the outpouring of wishes for him.' As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement,' he said.

In line with his decision to keep the specifics of his cancer private, a source close to the Palace said that King's choice not to specify the type of cancer was a conscious choice. 'It's about reaching out to as many people as possible who are experiencing cancer,' the source said.

However, the monarch is not alone in this journey, as her daughter-in-law and Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who also underwent surgery earlier this year, shared her own cancer diagnosis with the public. The King, on several occasions, has expressed his pride over Princess Catherine's courage.

Who Is Next in Line for the Throne?

As King Charles continues to battle with cancer, and as it was announced that his treatment will go further in 2025, questions surrounding the line of succession to the throne are again intensifying. According to reports, should anything happen to the King, his eldest son, Prince William, is next in line to take over the throne. At 41, the Duke of Cambridge has long been prepared to assume the throne with his well-established capabilities of handling numerous royal engagements.

Following Prince William, the line of succession moves to his children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, despite stepping away from his royal duties, Prince Harry remains in the succession tree, as the fifth in line.

Meanwhile, good wishes for King Charles's health continue to flood from all over the country and he navigate this challenging period, the royal family stay united in supporting him.