King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, but officials have said that it is not prostate cancer, according to the Metro. The discovery was made during the king’s surgery for an enlarged prostate at the end of last month. King Charles made calls to his sons and siblings after learning of his condition last week; however, he is unlikely to return to public life for several months, according to the Times. His treatment will keep him from public-facing engagements, but he will continue with his constitutional role as head of state, reports the Guardian.
Prince Harry is expected to arrive in the UK “in the coming days,” according to the Daily Express. On the other hand, Prince William will increase his royal duties while his father undergoes treatment, says the i. “Doctors applaud” the King’s “transparency” with his diagnosis “and say they hope the announcement will persuade more people to get possible symptoms checked,” the paper reports.
Several newspapers have reported on the king’s condition. The Daily Mail states that Charles’ cancer has been caught early and that the prognosis is good. Family and friends were amazed by the king’s determination to carry on as normal, reports the Daily Mail. The Mirror reports that his treatment has already started, while The Sun tells of the “nation’s shock” after Buckingham Palace announced the King’s diagnosis.
Meanwhile, the Daily Star’s front page features an image of the King and Prince Harry embracing. The Duke of Sussex is jetting in to be by his father’s side, says the paper. In the media coverage, the Financial Times reports that US private equity firms are making use of lower borrowing costs by piling debt on their portfolio companies and using the cash to pay dividends to themselves and their investors. This report also notes that the diagnosis of King Charles with cancer.
Finally, Swift won album of the year at the Grammys, making her the only performer to win the prize four times, according to the Guardian. The i reports on Kylie Minogue’s win at the Grammys, stating that the singer “finally cracks America.” Elsewhere, the Daily Star reports the death of actor Ian Lavender, who played Private Frank Pike in BBC comedy Dad’s Army
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