King Charles

I’m not sure why it’s “toadying”, people will speculate, it’s the nature of humans to be curious.

Wish him a speedy and full recovery at this worrying time and good to read Harry is flying across to see him.

I am so sorry to read about this diagnosis. I hope he recovers well.

I admire the way he has gone public about his prostate and now about his cancer.

HM reminds me of our wonderful SOOP who some time ago told us all about her medical problems.

It is brave to share such intimate information, and I'm sure it does help many others who are tempted to ignore symptoms.

CoolCoco

They haven’t said it was prostate cancer though have they? They’ve said they found a separate condition whilst doing the treatment for a benign condition, it’s all speculation and gossip. Yes, talking about cancer and encouraging checking is good, but the BBC news have only had this issue on for 10 minutes, you’d think there was nothing else happening in the world.

Oh dear. You know what, he is our head of state, it matters to many. Ten minutes, that's all. You didn't have to listen to it, there is an off button , I use it frequently.

I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. Our family has gone through this recently and we wish him well

merlotgran- spot on.
Good for Charles making this public and saying that it's something that affects so many people round the world. I hope he makes a rapid and full recovery. No need to force himself back to work on principle though. He's not in the first flush of youth and needs to give himself time to recover.

I think it is right that the king has allowed this to be made public, and I am pleased that it is being reported on TV BUT I think that they are going way over the top with the coverage given to it. We have already been told all there is to know, so why are so many channels spinning this out to ridiculous lengths with little more than pointless speculation and empty drivel?

Helen2gs
I’m new to gransnet. This will be my first and last post as I’ve been reading the forums for the last few days and don’t like the tone many of the comments take and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s definitely not the site for me.
Coolcoco, I’m sad to see that you are getting barbed and sarcastic comments for your post. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions which others may or may not agree with and healthy debate with one another is great, we can all learn from debate. I don’t feel that this is a discussion, it’s more like playground bullies ganging up against someone they don’t like or agree with. I’ve noticed this trend on several threads. My mum used to say ‘if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all’. Some people on here would be wise to heed that advice.

Perhaps Coolcoco should heed the advice from your Mum. Lots and lots of great people on here, lots of diverse and interesting debates and opinions, lots of support when one really needs it.

Absolutely no need to announce your departure, slip quietly away in a dignified manner!

I am saddened and worried for our King and his family at this time. Just like any other family they will have to come to terms with the news, make changes and hope for the best outcome, But for them it will all be in the glare of publicity. I wish His Majesty a speedy recovery.

There are many, many very kind people on here Helen and you will miss that as you want to leave, and that’s up to you but I actually feel you are strangely siding with the person who was the rude one
But it’s entirely up to you of course just a word of warning don’t wander onto Mumsnet 😀

I wish him well and hope that his treatment is successful. I imagine it is hard to talk about such a personal and worrying diagnosis and make it public, but I think in doing so he is trying to head off any obfuscation, but also to raise awareness.

CoolCoco

I don’t think this should be headline news. I don’t wish to know. Now we’ll have loads of speculation about his treatment etc. Should be private.

You need to read his official statement. He wanted to be public about his diagnosis to raise awareness in regards to cancer.

I'm shocked and saddened at this news. A cancer diagnosis is what everyone fears and personal wealth and position make no difference. I hope and pray that he will make a full recovery.

I am sorry to hear this as I think that Charles is shaping up to be a good monarch. I hope that he makes a full recovery.

Yes I switched off the news as it was just repeating the same old stuff. It was the BBC I said were toadying - endlessly speculating and telling us what we all know anyway - who is next in line to the throne fgs. I wasn’t being rude about PC’s illness, I’m sure he will get top notch treatment, I just said we shouldn’t have all this endless repetition. I did want to watch the news, but there was only one story on a loop. Thank goodness for Netflix.

Whethertomorrow

I feel so sorry for him. For all his wealth and position he has not really had a charmed life.

He had to wait nearly his entire life to become King, his first marriage was a disaster, his second son has turned out badly and his childhood and education were horrible. That image of him waiting in line to shake his mother’s hand after she had been away for months is still haunting.

I wish him well.

.* That image of him waiting in line to shake his mother’s hand after she had been away for months is still haunting.*

This is often referred to, but, if you look ( about 2.55) , he does not wait in line, nor does she shake his hand.

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I’m saddened to hear the news about the King’s health. I so hope things go well for him. My sympathies also with Camilla and William who will have to do extra, all the while looking and sounding upbeat and positive whilst no doubt feeling sick with worry.

I do not wish the man any ill, but "The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention"

What a kick in the teeth for those that have died and will die because they can't get any intervention at all.

RIP Juliette

Am very sorry for the King, the diagnosis must have come as a horrible shock, even if his doctors are optimistic.

Am also very sorry for poor Prince William at the moment, with his wife recovering from major surgery and his father now turning out to be more seriously ill than was thought.

Helen2gs

I’m new to gransnet. This will be my first and last post as I’ve been reading the forums for the last few days and don’t like the tone many of the comments take and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s definitely not the site for me.
Coolcoco, I’m sad to see that you are getting barbed and sarcastic comments for your post. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions which others may or may not agree with and healthy debate with one another is great, we can all learn from debate. I don’t feel that this is a discussion, it’s more like playground bullies ganging up against someone they don’t like or agree with. I’ve noticed this trend on several threads. My mum used to say ‘if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all’. Some people on here would be wise to heed that advice.

Suggest you take your own Mum's advice.

Calendargirl

I’m saddened to hear the news about the King’s health. I so hope things go well for him. My sympathies also with Camilla and William who will have to do extra, all the while looking and sounding upbeat and positive whilst no doubt feeling sick with worry.

Agree Calendargirl I echo your sentiments.

MadeInYorkshire

I do not wish the man any ill, but "The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention"

What a kick in the teeth for those that have died and will die because they can't get any intervention at all.

RIP Juliette

I wondered how long it would be before we got this sort of nasty comment.

Helen2gs

As you’ve chosen to post a load of self indulgent drivel on a thread about a cancer diagnosis, GN is definitely better off without you.
Bye.

CoolCoco

Yes I switched off the news as it was just repeating the same old stuff. It was the BBC I said were toadying - endlessly speculating and telling us what we all know anyway - who is next in line to the throne fgs. I wasn’t being rude about PC’s illness, I’m sure he will get top notch treatment, I just said we shouldn’t have all this endless repetition. I did want to watch the news, but there was only one story on a loop. Thank goodness for Netflix.

Why do you feel the need to keep up your own endless repetition?

CoolCoco, it does seem repetitive when we’re sitting there and yes, I do switch over or mute, but tonight, I saw the first announcement. A little while later DH came I and saw it for the first time and then my DGD came in and asked what it was all about so she watched a further repetition including the info from the palace.
Will I watch at 10o’clock? Probably I’ll have the news on, but if it irritates me I’ll just mute it.
I hope all goes well for Charles and for the rest of his family. We’ve been through cancer twice now.