King Charles admitted to hospital - breaking news

Caleo

I think he may abdicate quite soon.

No, he won’t!

I think HM does amazingly well to do as much as he does. One of the most common symptoms of cancer, and a side effect of chemotherapy, is fatigue, which leaves many cancer patients, especially those over seventy, almost incapable of any kind of exertion.

I think he may abdicate quite soon.

Calendargirl

Charles is now HM, not HRH GrannyGravy.

It’s easy to forget as he was HRH for so long.

We all tend to refer to him as ‘Charles’, but would never have referred to the late Queen as ‘Elizabeth’, would we?

I’m guilty, I usually chat about ‘Charles’ as though he’s a mate!

Oops, I have been juggling unexpected Granny duties this morning, apologies for misnaming HM.

RosieandherMaw

Adding my own concern and sincere wishes for his improvement. From being a figure IMO somewhat underestimated- we all thought Queen Elizabeth was an impossible act to follow - I find myself very fond of King Charles and full of admiration for the way he has made the role his own.

Agree.

I don't think it has been said officially that he is still having chemo. It says continuing treatment which could well be 2 monthly injections of an immunotherapy drug. A very common treatment for 2 years after chemotherapy for blood cancers.
These do have side effects as they leave you immunosuppressed. So he would be vulnerable to infections. No idea of course if that is his type of cancer or treatment. But it could be.

I wish him a quick recovery, but hope that he rests up for a time.

I don’t know Charles but met him quite a few times when he was Prince of Wales, caring with a great sense of humour

Calendargirl

Very fond of Charles, hope he is ‘spared’ (his own words) for many years to come, not least to give William and Catherine more time before they take on the role.

I agree.

As an aside, for the sake of Charles and the family I do hope the media isn't going to dig into every bit of information/speculation in this case. I think BP is managing it well so far.

Hi ayse. I get a lot of notifications on my phone, most of which drive me mad. But a recent one said that the King has pancreatic cancer, which worried me very much, but I have no way of knowing if this is true. So I sincerely hope it is not.

After waiting all those years, the longest serving Prince of Wales ever, and then having finally made it, it seems doubly cruel that 18 months later, 17 I think to be precise, he was struck down with serious illness that could make his reign one of the shortest. I too feel affection for this well meaning, compassionate man and wish him God speed.

Sadgrandma

Is it normal for chemotherapy to go on for so long? His treatment seems to be very lengthy.

DH is permanently on chemo until side effects show his body needs a break. This started day of shutdown 5yrs ago! It is Palliative Chemo.

henetha

Another big Charles fan here. I have long admired this warm hearted man and do hope he has many more years to reign.
I hope the rumours about pancreatic cancer are wrong, as that's a difficult one to beat.
Long live the King.

I haven’t heard those rumours (see previous post)

Another big Charles fan here. I have long admired this warm hearted man and do hope he has many more years to reign.
I hope the rumours about pancreatic cancer are wrong, as that's a difficult one to beat.
Long live the King.

DD messaged me just as the news was breaking. It read, ‘Charles is in hospital.’

I knew exactly who she meant.

Charles is now HM, not HRH GrannyGravy.

It’s easy to forget as he was HRH for so long.

We all tend to refer to him as ‘Charles’, but would never have referred to the late Queen as ‘Elizabeth’, would we?

I’m guilty, I usually chat about ‘Charles’ as though he’s a mate!

Wishing HRH well, cancer is a horrible path to be on.

I am another who thinks he is doing an excellent job as King

I am also very fond of Charles and wish him well. He and William have shown the human side of the monarchy by stripping away the rigid formality we were accustomed to. I like that and hope that he has years ahead of him to carry on his good work.

Hear hear, RosieandherMaw

I’ve been speculating as to what type of cancer he has developed. I can’t help thinking it’s one of the more difficult types to diagnose, such as pancreatic. I know they are trialing new drugs and treatment all the time.

I wish HM Charles a long life.

Good post, maw.

Very fond of Charles, hope he is ‘spared’ (his own words) for many years to come, not least to give William and Catherine more time before they take on the role.

Yes agree with RosiesanderMaw and think he has been doing a great job.

Is it normal for chemotherapy to go on for so long? His treatment seems to be very lengthy.

RosieandherMaw - well said 👍

Hear hear, RosieandherMaw