How are key global figures reacting to Britain’s King Charles after shock cancer announcement
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK
“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.”
UK DEFENCE SECRETARY GRANT SHAPPS
“I wish His Majesty the best for a full recovery … As a cancer survivor, I know how impactful his decision to share this news will be in lifting understanding for those affected.”
US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
“Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship takes hope and absolute courage. Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty experiences a swift and full recovery.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
“King Charles has cancer. He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery!”
AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE
“The thoughts of all Australians are with King Charles and his family. We wish him very much a speedy recovery. I’ll be sending a message to the palace this morning and we hope that King Charles has a speedy recovery and a return to his duties as soon as possible.”
