King Charles diagnosed with cancer, will postpone duties and undergo treatment

Britain's King Charles reacts after unveiling statues of Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip upon his and Queen Camilla arrival to attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, November 11, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/Pool/ File photo

LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will postpone public engagements to undergo treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, but added he remained "wholly positive" about the scare less than 18 months into his reign.

Charles, 75, who became king in September 2022 following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, has begun a series of treatments, the palace said, adding he was looking forward to returning to fulltime duties as soon as possible.