King Charles III is entering the new year with positive news.
Nearly two years after his cancer diagnosis, the British monarch announced that his treatment schedule “can be reduced” in 2026 “thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention, and adherence to ‘doctors’ orders.”
“This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testament to the remarkable advances made in cancer care in recent years,” Charles shared in a pre-recorded video that aired during Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer special on Dec. 12, “a testament that I hope may encourage the 50 percent of us who will be diagnosed with the illness at some point in our lives.”
Reflecting on his own “overwhelming” diagnosis, the 77-year-old emphasized the importance of early detection in survival by “giving invaluable time to medical teams—and, to their patients, the precious gift of hope.”
“Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” he continued. “I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case, enabling me to continue leading a full and active life, even while undergoing treatment.”
