King Charles shares health update as cancer treatment resumes

King Charles is pressing on with his cancer treatment. The monarch received his shock diagnosis in early 2024, and despite reports that his cancer might be incurable, the 76-year-old has not shied away from his royal duties.

On Wednesday, September 3, Charles visited a Birmingham hospital meeting cancer patients. There, he provided an update on his health and shared some of the physical struggles he’s been facing.

The monarch was diagnosed with the disease in early 2024, around the same time as his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton. Yet while Kate was fortunate enough to announce that she was in remission in January, 2025, King Charles’ own fight is ongoing.

While Charles has no obligation to share private details about his health, he has spoken about his diagnosis several times in the last year. Just weeks after the news broke, he gave an emotional statement about the support he had received from the public, saying it “reduced me to tears most of the time.”

He thanked “everyone who took the time to write,” adding, “such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”

Precisely what type of cancer King Charles has remains a closely-guarded secret. At what stage it was discovered is also unclear, as well as how serious. Subsequent reports on the matter have differed wildly.

King Charles ‘might die with cancer,’ claims insider

In June, royal insider Camilla Tominey claimed that King Charles’ cancer is incurable.

“The talk now is that he may die ‘with’ cancer, but not ‘of’ cancer following a rigorous treatment program,” she wrote in The Telegraph, per the Daily Beast, adding that the anniversary plans for the monarch’s 80th birthday in 208 are “tentative” due to his health.

Meanwhile, an anonymous aide described Charles as daling with his cancer “incredibly well.”

“The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it, and that’s what he does. Medical science has made incredible advances, and I genuinely see no difference in him. As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible… that’s exactly what he is doing,” the source said.

Perhaps predictably, Charles’ cancer treatment has not been without its ups and downs. In March, he had to postpone a visit to Birmingham as he required a short period of hospital observation, having experienced temporary side effects from his treatment.

King Charles shares new cancer update during hospital visit

At the time, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told the BBC at the time that Charles was “greatly disappointed” to miss four public engagements in Birmingham, and that he hoped that they “can be rescheduled.” Said rescheduling came to pass, and on Wednesday, September 3, Charles traveled to Birmingham.

There, among other engagements, he officially opened Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, where the 76-year-old monarch met staff, patients, and volunteers. One of those he interacted with was 85-year-old cancer patient Jacqueline Page.

The couple discussed their health and shared a few jokes. Per Sky, Page told Charles that she was “wearing out,” to which the monarch responded, “I know, this is the terrible thing, as I am discovering already. The bits don’t work so well when you get past 70.”

During his hospital visit, Charles also shared a conversation with 73-year-old cancer patient Matthew Shinda. Shinda asked him about his recovery, to which Charles responded, “I’m not too bad.”

“I have the same disease. It’s prostate,” Matthew said.

“He showed concern”

Charles replied: “Half the problem is detecting it, isn’t it, in time,” later adding, “the great thing I think is they’re getting better and better at dealing with these things. The trouble is there’s always hope down the road. I am sorry about that; it’s so frustrating. “

After the visit, Matthew praised Charles for showing genuine feelings.

“I was elated. He showed concern,” the patient said.

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