Charles III has cancer: read the Buckinham Palace statement on the disease in Spanish. “Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation,” indicates the Royal Communications office.

The news comes after the recent prostate surgery that the monarch underwent. He remains completely optimistic about his treatment and hopes to return to full public duties as soon as possible, Buckingham Palace says. The King thanks his medical team for the quick intervention, which was made possible by virtue of his recent hospital procedure.