King Charles cancer battle: Doncaster politicians send monarch get well messages

Politicians in Doncaster have united to send King Charles their best wishes after it was revealed the monarch is battling cancer.
By Darren Burke
Published 6th Feb 2024, 11:57 BST
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The 75-year-old King has begun treatment for an unspecified cancer after the disease was found during His Majesty’s recent treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.

The King and Queen Camilla visited Doncaster in November 2022 to defer city status in a special ceremony at the Mansion House.

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Sharing photos of that visit on her Facebook page, Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones said: “Following yesterday’s news, Doncaster Council would like to wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery.”

King Charles during his visit to Doncaster in November 2022.King Charles during his visit to Doncaster in November 2022.
King Charles during his visit to Doncaster in November 2022.

Meanwhile, Don Valley Conservative MP Nick Fletcher wrote: “I am sure I speak for everyone when I say that His Majesty is in our thoughts and prayers.”

King Charles has begun out-patient cancer treatment and has postponed public duties, but will "undertake state duties" and continue to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weekly.

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