Biden says he is ‘concerned’ about King Charles after his cancer diagnosis and will speak to him soon ‘God willing’
President Joe Biden plans to speak with King Charles III after Buckingham Palace revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer.
In his first comments on the 75-year-old British monarch’s health, Biden told DailyMail.com that “God willing” he will speak to him soon.
“I’m about to call him,” Biden said amid the outpouring of support from around the world: “I’m worried about him. I just heard about his diagnosis.”
The president learned of the shocking news from Charles before meeting with culinary staffers in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He answered questions less than two hours after the palace announced in a statement Monday evening that the king has cancer.
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President Joe Biden said he is “concerned” about King Charles III after Buckingham Palace revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. They were pictured together at Windsor Castle in July last year
US President Joe Biden told Dailymail.com in Las Vegas that “God willing” he would speak to King Charles III soon and was “about to call him”
Biden spoke with Dailymail.com while visiting the No. 1 Boba Tea store in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 5, 2024; The president said he is “concerned” about King Charles III
The monarch has returned to London from Sandringham to begin treatment immediately.
His condition is not related to his recent medical procedure for an enlarged prostate, and is not prostate cancer.
The palace did not say what form of cancer he has.
The king is said to have personally informed his sons Prince William and Prince Harry of his condition.
Harry will fly from the US to London in the coming days to be by his father’s side as he begins treatment.
Biden last met King Charles at Windsor Castle in July. It was the first time they had held talks since the coronation in May.
The pair shared a handshake and smiles in the historic quadrangle before holding a discussion on climate change.
Biden did not attend the coronation but had a 30-minute phone conversation with Charles, which led to an invitation for a state visit to Britain.
In his first comments on the 75-year-old British monarch’s health, Biden told DailyMail.com that “God willing” he hoped to speak to him soon
Biden last met King Charles at Windsor Castle in July. It was the first time talks had been held since the coronation in May
First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan instead attended the ceremony as U.S. representatives
Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday: ‘During The King’s recent hospital procedure for a benign prostate enlargement, another area of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.
“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public duties. During this period, His Majesty will continue to conduct state affairs and official paperwork as usual.
‘The King is grateful to his medical team for their quick intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.
‘He remains completely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duties as soon as possible.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can increase public understanding for everyone around the world affected by cancer.”
Buckingham Palace said in a statement this evening: ‘During The King’s recent hospital procedure for a benign prostate enlargement, a separate area of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer’
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement this evening. Above: Charles was last seen waving to well-wishers as he attended a service with his wife Queen Camilla at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday.
The king also apologized for having to postpone his upcoming engagements.
A spokesperson added: ‘Unfortunately, a number of the King’s upcoming public appearances will have to be rescheduled or postponed.
“His Majesty would like to apologize to anyone who may experience disappointment or inconvenience as a result.”
Announcing that Prince Harry will visit his father, a source close to the Duke said: ‘The Duke has spoken to his father about his diagnosis.
“He will travel to Britain to see His Majesty in the coming days.”
All of the king’s siblings, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Duke of Edinburgh, were personally informed by Charles, royal aides said.