The news that the British King Charles III. Her diagnosis with cancer reverberated around the world on Monday, sparking expressions of support from world leaders, while she appeared on the front pages of several international newspapers on Tuesday.
Buckingham Palace made the shocking announcement last night that His Majesty had already begun treatment after the cancer was discovered during a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
The 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue to run state affairs and will not relinquish his constitutional roles as head of state.
On Tuesday morning, the news took center stage on newsstands across the UK, but also in international newspapers around the world.
Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera described the news as a “shock in Britain” and published a picture of a waving Charles next to his wife Queen Camilla.
The news that the British King Charles III. Her diagnosis with cancer went viral around the world on Monday and appeared on the front pages of several international newspapers on Tuesday. Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera (pictured) described the news as a “shock in Britain” and published a picture of a waving Charles alongside his wife Queen Camilla
Two German newspapers – Bild (pictured) and Morgen Post – also featured His Majesty with the headline: “King Charles has cancer!”
“Great concern for the British king!” announced the Berliner Morgenpost. “With Charles III. was diagnosed with cancer. “This was announced by the palace,” it said, adding that prostate cancer had been excluded by the palace
The Italian newspaper Libero also published the news on its front page, writing: “King Charles was unlucky: cancer was discovered.”
The text below continues: “Charles III. unlucky.” He waited until he was 73 to become king. He was finally enjoying his reign.'
In Spain, La Vanguardia also featured a waving Charles on its front page with the headline: “Charles announces he has cancer.”
“The king is suspending his public appearances for the time being, but is continuing to work,” it continues.
Two German newspapers – Bild and Morgen Post – also featured His Majesty with the headline: “King Karl has cancer!”
“Great concern for the British king!” announced the Berliner Morgenpost. “With Charles III. was diagnosed with cancer. “This was announced by the palace,” it said, adding that prostate cancer had been excluded by the palace.
The news also made the front page of O Estado de S. Paulo in Brazil.
As in European newspapers, the São Paulo publication featured a waving Charles along with his wife.
“Charles III. reveals cancer diagnosis,” the headline said, and the paper added: “British monarch discovered disease while treating enlarged prostate, even though tumor is not in that gland – location and severity not reported.”
O Globo, another Brazilian newspaper, also published the news: “King fights cancer,” while Jornal do Commercio said: “Charles III. discovered he had cancer.”
The news also made the front page of Asharq Al-Awsat, or The Middle East, the Arabic international newspaper.
“King Charles has cancer,” the headline simply said.
Across the Atlantic, Canada's National Post ran a picture of Charles looking through a rainy window of the royal carriage during his coronation last year and proclaimed that the cancer diagnosis was “forcing King to reduce his duties.”
The Calgary Herald also ran a picture of Charles on coronation day, this time with his crown waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
In the US, the Wall Street Journal carried the news on its front page, saying simply: “King is being treated for cancer” over a picture of the monarch.
The news also made the front page of Asharq Al-Awsat, or The Middle East, the Arabic international newspaper (pictured).
Canada's National Post last year featured a picture of King Charles during his coronation and proclaimed that the cancer diagnosis “forces king to reduce tariffs.”
In Spain, La Vanguardia also featured a waving Charles on its front page with the headline: “Charles announces he has cancer.”
While the king has received mixed support in his home country over the years, particularly in the 1990s and his marriage to Princess Diana, he has long been a popular figure among world leaders – many of whom he has met during his royal duties .
This became clear following Monday's announcement, as several quickly expressed their support and wished him a speedy recovery.
Across the pond, US President Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about the king's cancer diagnosis.
Mr Biden, who is six years older than the 75-year-old king, was asked by reporters if he had a message for Charles during a visit to Las Vegas.
The President replied, “I'm worried about him.” Just heard about his diagnosis.
“I’ll talk to him, God willing.”
Mr Biden later tweeted: “Dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival requires hope and absolute courage. “Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty makes a speedy and full recovery.”
Spanish newspaper El Dia featured the news at the top of its front page on Tuesday (pictured).
The news also made the front page of O Estado de S. Paulo in Brazil
O Globo, another Brazilian newspaper, also published the news: “King fights cancer,” while Jornal do Commercio said: “Charles III. discovered he had cancer.”
His predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, described the king as a “wonderful man.”
The Republican Party's front-runner posted on his Truth Social platform: “King Charles has cancer. “He is a wonderful man who I have gotten to know well during my presidency and we all pray that he can make a quick and full recovery!”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also sent his best wishes.
He tweeted: “I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, are thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes cancer treatment.”
“We send him our best wishes – and hope for a speedy and full recovery.”
Canada is one of the 14 Commonwealth realms where the king is the head of state.
The leader of Commonwealth member Australia said his country's thoughts were with the king and his family.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “Australians know that His Majesty King Charles has always turned to us in our country's most difficult moments, extending kindness and care to those who are struggling.”
“We are all thinking of him and his family at this very difficult time.”
“We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.”
Mr Albanese, who has said he believes an Australian citizen should replace the British monarch as the country's head of state, recently shelved a plan to hold a referendum on the creation of a republic.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: “I wish His Majesty King Charles III. a speedy recovery.” Our thoughts are with the British people. Friendships [friendship].'
King Charles and Macron are said to have a “warm relationship” which grew after the French president gave the king a gift following the queen's death.
Across the pond, US President Joe Biden (pictured with King Charles, then Prince of Wales, in 2021) said he was “concerned” about the royal's cancer diagnosis
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French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: “I wish His Majesty King Charles III. a speedy recovery.” Our thoughts are with the British people. Friendships [friendship]'
His predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, described the king as a “wonderful man.”
The British monarch can also speak French, having learned it at school.
Irish President Michael D. Higgins added to global support, saying he was “very sorry and concerned to hear today's statement regarding King Charles' medical diagnosis,” according to a statement on his behalf.
“The President, on behalf of the Irish people, extended his best wishes to King Charles for his medical treatment and for his full recovery, and to Queen Camilla and his family.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent “prayers and wishes for the full and speedy recovery of the friend of the Jewish people, King Charles.”
Charles, who became king following the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022, is generally in good health, apart from injuries from polo and skiing.
But the palace said that during his recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, “another issue was noted.”
But the palace said that during his recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, “another issue was noted.”
“Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a type of cancer,” the palace said in a statement, adding that he had begun treatment, but without elaborating on the type of cancer found or how advanced it was.
The palace said the king was “completely optimistic” and looked forward to returning to full public service as soon as possible.
The Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace following the announcement that Britain's King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer on February 6 in London, Britain
Doctors have advised him to postpone public duties, but he will continue to “carry out state business and official formalities as usual,” the palace added.
Last month, Charles received widespread praise for speaking openly about his benign prostate condition. Doctors said awareness had been raised and many more citizens had come forward with symptoms.
He was discharged from a London hospital a week ago after a three-day stay for corrective surgery.
The palace added that the king decided to share his cancer diagnosis “to prevent speculation and in the hope that it may contribute to the public's understanding of all people affected by cancer around the world.”