King Charles III

Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

Despite recently being placed on the throne after the death of his mother, King Charles III’s health may be putting him at risk of losing said throne. 

On Feb. 6, 2024, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the statement from Buckingham Palace shared. 

King Charles III visits Kenya for first time as king

King Charles III visits Kenya for first time as king

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the United Kingdom made their first visit to Kenya as ruling monarchs in late October. This is the first Commonwealth country the king has visited since ascending to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, BBC News reported. There has been recent speculation about whether the king would address the violent history of British colonialism in Kenya and issue a formal apology.