ROMSEY'S MP has sent her well wishes to King Charles after it was revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer. 

Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, February 6 to say the King had been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive about his treatment”.

The diagnosis comes after the 75-year-old monarch was recently admitted to hospital because of an enlarged prostate, although the palace says he does not have prostate cancer.

Romsey MP Caroline Nokes said: "Obviously all our thoughts are with His Majesty and his family at this time, and I very much hope he makes a swift recovery. Cancer will impact one in two of us at some point in our lives, and the King has set a great example in letting people know about his condition. It can be incredibly hard to talk about cancer, and I hope his willingness to be public about his health issues encourages others to undergo necessary health checks."

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Test Valley Borough Council leader Phil North said: "I'm sure I speak for everyone in Test Valley in wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. It's a testament to his sense of duty that he will continue to undertake state business, albeit postponing his public-facing duties.

"One in two people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime and many more are affected when someone they love is diagnosed. My thoughts, therefore, also go out to the wider Royal Family as they support him through his illness.

"Long live the King."

Deputy mayor of Romsey John Parker said: “It was with great joy that we heard that the King had successfully undergone treatment for an enlarged prostate. So, it came as shock to hear he has been diagnosed with cancer. I hope that it has been caught early enough to be easily treated. In the meantime, my thoughts go out to the King and his family.”

The recently appointed Bishop of Winchester Philip Mounstephen said: “I’m sure I speak for us all in the Diocese of Winchester when I say that we were very concerned to hear of His Majesty’s illness, and assure him and the Queen of our prayers for his return to full health.”

In a statement, the Palace said: “His Majesty has been treated for benign prostate enlargement. It was during this intervention that a separate issue of concern was noted and subsequently diagnosed as a form of cancer. This second condition will now receive appropriate treatment.

“No further details are being shared at this stage, but His Majesty is receiving expert care and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”