King Charles III underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate in January 2024 and was diagnosed with cancer in February of the same year. Queen Camilla faced difficulties speaking publicly about her husband's cancer diagnosis, but King Charles III decided to confront cancer in his own way. He received cancer treatment for two and a half years, and last Christmas he announced that he would be able to reduce his treatment schedule. While the royal family has traditionally limited the release of information about the king's health, King Charles III's announcement of his battle with cancer is considered an unprecedented event.