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GBR | Feb 5, 2024

Reactions to Britain’s King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

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LONDON (Reuters): Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, February 5.

Following are reactions to the announcement.

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK

Britain’s King Charles arrives with Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace, in central London, on November 27, 2023 to mark the conclusion of the Global Investment Summit. (File Photo: DANIEL LEAL/Pool via REUTERS)

“Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he’ll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well.”

OPPOSITION LABOUR PARTY LEADER KEIR STARMER

British opposition Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during the ‘Labour and Civil Society Summit’ in London, Britain, January 22, 2024. (File Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett)

“On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish His Majesty all the very best for his recovery. We look forward to seeing him back to swift full health.”

U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2024. (File Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)

“I am concerned about him,” Biden said when asked about the diagnosis. Biden said he planned to call the king later.

FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., January 11, 2024. (File Photo: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)

“King Charles has cancer. He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery!”

LONDON MAYOR SADIQ KHAN

London Mayor Sadiq Khan walks on the day he gives evidence at the COVID-19 Inquiry, in London, Britain, November 27, 2023. (File Photo: REUTERS/Belinda Jiao)

“On behalf of Londoners, I wish His Majesty a speedy and full recovery. I look forward to his return to full health as soon as possible.”

MICHELLE O’NEILL, FIRST MINISTER OF NORTHERN IRELAND FROM IRISH NATIONALIST SINN FEIN PARTY

Vice President of Sinn Fein Michelle O’Neill arrives to vote at a polling station during local elections in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, May 18, 2023. (File Photo: REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne)

“I am very sorry to hear of King Charles’ illness and I want to wish him well for his treatment and a full and speedy recovery.”

UK DEFENCE MINISTER GRANT SHAPPS

British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps appears on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in London, Britain January 21, 2024. (File photo: Jeff Overs/BBC/Handout via REUTERS)

“I wish His Majesty the best for a full recovery … As a cancer survivor, I know how impactful his decision to share this news will be in lifting understanding for those affected.”

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Donald Trump Grant Shapps Joe Biden Keir Starmer Kings Charles Michelle O'Neil Rishi Sunak Sadiq Khan

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