King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: PM Modi, Rishi Sunak and others wish for speedy recovery

King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, sparking a flood of support from around the world.

Charles, who became king upon the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022, has generally enjoyed good health, barring injuries from polo and skiing.

Leading Prime Ministers and other dignitaries from across the globe wished the 75-year-old a speedy recovery after the news came through. Here are some of the reactions:

I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III. https://t.co/86mKg9lE1q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2024

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. https://t.co/W4qe806gmv

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— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 5, 2024

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Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty experiences a swift and full recovery.

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 5, 2024

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.

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— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 5, 2024

"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!" Former United States President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Wishing His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with the British people. Amitiés.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 5, 2024

Really sorry to hear the news that King Charles has cancer. Awful news. Wish him a full and speedy recovery.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 5, 2024

The type of cancer has not been revealed, but the King, 75, began "regular treatments" on Monday, the statement said. Buckingham Palace said the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible". He will postpone his public engagements and other senior royals are expected to stand in for him during his treatment.

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

Kia Kaha King Charles. On behalf of all Kiwis I wish His Majesty all the very best for a speedy recovery. https://t.co/yCAfuju8ZX

— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) February 5, 2024

Harry, the younger of Charles's two sons with the late Princess Diana, who now lives in California with his wife Meghan, plans to travel to see the king in the UK over the coming days, a source close to the prince said.

(With inputs from PTI and AFP).