King Charles' cancer 'caught early' says Sunak, after treatment begins

The Palace has not said what type of cancer the King has been diagnosed with.

In Summary

• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells the BBC he's in "regular contact" with the King and is thankful the illness was "caught early".

King Charles III
King Charles III
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King Charles has spent the night at home after beginning out-patient cancer treatment.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells the BBC he's in "regular contact" with the King and is thankful the illness was "caught early".

On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced the cancer was found during the King's recent treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.

The Palace has not said what type of cancer the King has been diagnosed with.

The monarch has postponed public duties, but will "undertake state duties" and continue to meet the prime minister weekly.

Prince Harry is travelling to the UK from California to see his father.

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