Aroyal aide has reportedly given an update on King Charles amid his cancer battle.
King Charles was diagnosed with cancer last year. Few updates have been issued on the monarch as he continues his royal duties. Now, a royal aide has reportedly given an update as to how he copes with it all.
2024 was a difficult time for the royal family as they learnt of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Last year also saw Kate, Princess of Wales, deal with her own cancer journey. In January 2025, Kate announced she was in remission.
While Charles, 76, has kept a lot of his cancer journey private, it seems he is doing quite well, according to a royal aide.
King Charles cancer update issued by royal aide
For a brief period in early 2024, King Charles stepped back from his public royal duties. But that didn’t last too long. Since he came back to work, he has been showing no signs of slowing down. And this appears to be the case behind the scenes also.
According to PA Media, the royal aide said that Charles is “managing” his cancer and is trying to live “as normal as possible”.
They said: “The thing you learn about this illness is that you just manage it. And that’s what he does. As long as you do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible. And that’s exactly what he is doing.”
One thing that seems to be helping Charles cope with it is his positive mindset, and that he feels “incredibly fit”. But the news hasn’t affected his spirit, as it’s believed he is “dealing with it incredibly well”.
The royal aide continued: “As everybody knows, he is driven by duty, so he just gets on with it.”
As long as you do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible.
The king is known for prioritising his duties as monarch. But it’s something that has reportedly left his wife Queen Camilla worried.
Last year, Camilla revealed that her husband “won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told”. In April, during their state visit to Italy, she told the BBC: “I think he loves his work and it keeps him going.
“And I think it’s wonderful, you know, if you’ve been ill and you are recovering, you’re getting better and now he wants to do more and more and more. That’s the problem.”
What has King Charles said about his cancer?
King Charles recently made a personal cancer update while he was in Bradford on May 15. While speaking to someone who survived cancer, Charles shared his own update.
When he was speaking to local florist Safeena Khan, they discussed their cancer journeys.
It’s believed he said he was on the “better side” of his battle with cancer.
Safeena also told PA Media: “He asked me how I was, and I asked him how he was. There were some pleasantries towards the end. But it was a lovely conversation.
“It’s not easy to discuss. I still find it difficult. I think you have to accept that you are going through it first, and then the fight begins.”
That same week, during a garden party at Buckingham Palace, King Charles recommended diet as a key contributor to helping someone through cancer treatment.
What cancer does King Charles have?
While King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024, we still do not know what type of cancer it is.
In a statement at the time, it was explained the cancer was detected during a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement. However, it is believed his cancer is not prostate related.
The palace statement added: “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
