King Charles issues first public statement since cancer diagnosis
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy King Charles has issued his first public statement following his cancer diagnosis. My family join me in sending our heartfelt congratulations to you all.” Charles also said he had “special memories” from visiting Grenada five years ago with Camilla. The statement said: “My wife and I hold such special memories of our visit to your beautiful ‘Spice Island’ five years ago, and of the warm and touching welcome you extended to us. Buckingham Palace said that the King chose to share his cancer diagnosis to “prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer”.