CNN —In his first public comments since his cancer diagnosis, King Charles III expressed gratitude to the public for their support, saying it brought him “the greatest comfort and encouragement,” according to a statement.
The King added his diagnosis has strengthened his admiration for organizations helping cancer patients.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced Charles, 75, had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and will step back from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment.
It has been only about 17 months since Charles acceded to the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince William, Charles’ son and the heir to the throne, and Queen Camilla are expected to take on more public engagements to account for Charles’ absence.
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