King Charles, who has been a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for over two decades, receives heartfelt messages of solidarity.
A series of well-wishes and messages of support have been shared by various cancer charities in response to the recent news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
Having been a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support since 1997, King Charles has been deeply connected to the organisation, which was quick to express its sympathy. A statement from the charity posted on X (formerly Twitter) said, “Our thoughts are with His Majesty the King and his family. We are sending our best wishes at what we know must be an incredibly challenging time.”
Cancer Research UK also extended their condolences, stating, “We’re sorry to hear the news that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. Our thoughts and well-wishes are with the King and the royal family during this difficult period.”
Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie’s cancer support, expressed her sorrow: “We are incredibly sorry to hear the King’s news and our thoughts are with him. We understand how difficult and worrying a cancer diagnosis can be for the entire family, and we are also keeping Her Majesty the Queen in our thoughts.”
Professor Pat Price, founder of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign, reflected on the overwhelming outpouring of support: “The response to the news shows the collective concern we all share. The King’s openness about his battle with cancer is a stark reminder that cancer may affect any of us at some point.”
Judi Rhys, CEO of Tenovus Cancer Care, which is supported by the Princess Royal, also offered her condolences, stating, “We are saddened to hear of the King’s diagnosis and wish him all the best with his treatment and recovery. Our thoughts are with the entire royal family, including our patron, HRH the Princess Royal.”
Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, shared her support: “A cancer diagnosis can be a daunting experience, and we hope that King Charles’ treatment goes well. As always, we encourage anyone with symptoms to seek medical advice and get checked.”
Chiara De Biase, director at Prostate Cancer UK, expressed sympathy while respecting Buckingham Palace’s request for privacy: “We are saddened by the news and wish King Charles well as he begins his treatment. While we understand he has not been diagnosed with prostate cancer, we continue to respect his privacy and discourage speculation.”
This widespread outpouring of support highlights the deep impact of the King’s openness regarding his health and the solidarity felt by cancer support organisations across the UK.
