Charles’ reign began on a rocky note. He first had to deal with the accusations and claims made by his son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle about the Royal Family. Then came the shock of his cancer diagnosis. Despite this, he made the decision to disclose his cancer diagnosis early on, even though it was reported that Camilla was against it. This revelation had a significant impact in the UK, with a sharp increase in the number of people visiting websites to check for themselves. A week after sharing the news, he released a personal message expressing his gratitude for the support and good wishes he received and highlighting how his disclosure had helped promote public understanding of cancer and shone a light on the work of cancer support organizations.
Exactly what type of cancer Charles has remains unknown. But according to Sky News, he has been regularly attending private appointments in London. Sources have indicated that his treatment “has been moving in a positive direction.” Laura Lee, the chief executive of the cancer support charity Maggie’s (of which Queen Camilla is president), explained that it’s common for cancer treatment to be ongoing for long periods, citing the example of the Princess of Wales’ treatment.