Revealing the news on Monday, Buckingham Palace’s statement read: “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
Former royal communications director Julian Payne said he expects the King to be focused on returning to work.
Speaking to CBS, he said: “I think he will be stoic about it. I think he will do what the doctors are asking him to do, and I think his eye will be firmly focused on getting back to the job and getting back to full fitness.”
