Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla and food critic, has hinted at King Charles’ cancer diagnosis by revealing changes in the King’s diet. Despite being a strong advocate for British meat, the King has reportedly reduced his intake of red meat.
The exact type of cancer that King Charles is battling remains undisclosed, but he hopes his story will resonate with other cancer patients. In a recent interview with Saga magazine, Tom mentioned that the Queen has also cut back on lamb, beef, and pork.
He noted that King Charles was “looking again at what, and when, he eats” following “what he’s been through recently”. Adding: “I’m no nutritionist, but I know that food is part of a body’s “medicine”. It knows when it’s having the right stuff.”
The Scottish Daily Express suggests that certain types of cancer, particularly bowel cancer, may be linked to excessive consumption of red meat, although the evidence is not conclusive.
Red and processed meat have also been associated with an increased risk of colon and prostate cancer. Cancer Research UK states: “Red meat is classed as a probable cause of cancer. This means there is lots of good evidence of a link between eating red meat and some types of cancer, but we need a few more of the best quality studies to be certain.”
On the other hand, research has shown a definitive link between consuming large amounts of processed meat and an increased risk of developing cancer. According to Cancer Research UK: “We know for definite that processed meat is a cause of cancer. We are as sure of this link as we are for other proven causes of cancer, like tobacco and alcohol.”
The Palace has not disclosed the type of cancer affecting the King.
