King Charles has delivered a rare and encouraging update on his health, revealing that his cancer treatment will be scaled back in the new year.
The message was shared through a pre-recorded video broadcast during Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer on 12 December. Filmed at Clarence House several weeks earlier, the address showed the 77-year-old monarch speaking candidly about the shock of his diagnosis and the impact it can have on everyday life.
The King explained that early detection played a central role in his progress, along with close medical support and following professional advice. As a result, his treatment schedule will soon be reduced.
He described the development as a personal relief and highlighted how advances in cancer care can make a real difference, expressing hope that his experience might offer reassurance to others facing similar diagnoses.
The King also stressed the importance of screening, warning that many people across the UK are missing routine checks. Drawing on his own experience, he said early detection can change the course of treatment by giving doctors valuable time to act, adding that it could ultimately save lives.
He urged the public to make use of the government’s Screening Checker tool, pointing to concerning gaps in national screening rates.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson later confirmed that the King has responded exceptionally well to weekly treatment since announcing his diagnosis in February 2024. His care will now move into a more precautionary phase with far fewer appointments.
The palace reiterated that details about the type of cancer and specific treatment will remain private.
