Cancer of Charles III: the king maintains his weekly audience with Rishi Sunak despite the illness. The hearing will, however, take place by telephone, the English Prime Minister's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

The 75-year-old sovereign was diagnosed with a “form of cancer” two days after the king's illness was announced. The king will hold his weekly. audience with Prime Minister Rishi. Sunak by telephone. “We have agreed with the palace in this specific case to confirm that they will speak by telephone," said RishiSunak's spokesperson.