Political and religious leaders wish King Charles well after cancer diagnosis

Political and religious leaders have sent their well wishes and prayers to King Charles after his cancer diagnosis was revealed.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on X: “I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We’re sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.”

The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, said: “I am saddened to learn that King Charles is now facing a time of treatment for cancer. On behalf of the entire Catholic Community in England and Wales, I offer His Majesty our warmest wishes and assurance of steadfast prayers for his full and speedy recovery. God bless the King.”

All of us at Westminster Abbey wish The King well following the news that His Majesty has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. pic.twitter.com/hghzsShS9E

— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) February 5, 2024

The Dean of Westminster Abbey, Dr David Hoyle, said: “We join with people across the nation, the Commonwealth and wider world in holding His Majesty The King and the Royal Family in our thoughts and prayers. We remember all those living with a similar diagnosis or waiting anxiously on tests. The Abbey community remembers The King and the Royal Family in its worship each day. Now we will also be praying that, in Christ, he may find healing and hope.”

Christopher Luxon, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, stated: “Kia Kaha King Charles. On behalf of all Kiwis, I wish His Majesty all the very best for a speedy recovery.”

The King and US President Biden during the latter’s visit to the UK in 2023. Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz

The Prime Minister of Australia also wrote on X: “Australians know that His Majesty King Charles has always reached out to us in our country’s toughest moments, showing kindness and care for those doing it tough. All of us are thinking of him and his family in this very hard time. We wish him well for a speedy recovery.”

Of course, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement on social media, saying: “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.”

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, shared: “Sara and I send our heartfelt well wishes to King Charles III and our prayers for his good health.”

US President Joe Biden told reporters while campaigning in Nevada: “I’m concerned about him. But I’ll be talking to him God willing.”

Former US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency. We all pray that he has a fast and full recovery.”