A prerecorded video message from King Charles III will air on British television on Friday, with the BBC reporting that it is expected to be a rare update on his health since his diagnosis of an unspecified type of cancer was announced last year.
The king, 77, will address his “recovery journey” in the video and will emphasize the importance of screenings to detect cancer early, the BBC said. It is expected to air at 8 p.m. local time on Channel 4, during fund-raising programs for cancer research and treatment. Britain’s Press Association and other media outlets also reported on the scheduled broadcast.
Buckingham Palace has not released a public statement about the broadcast, and did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Charles began treatment for cancer in February 2024 after it was detected during a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. At the time, the palace said it would not provide regular updates on his treatment, and did not give details about the cancer. A palace official said Charles did not have prostate cancer.
The disclosure of the cancer and Charles’ remarks about his experience are unusual for the royal family, which traditionally does not reveal much about the health of its members.
Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, returned to a full schedule this year after suspending his public engagements during part of his cancer treatment. He traveled to Canada for the opening of parliament in May, among other overseas trips, and hosted state dinners for President Trump in September and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany this month.
In March, Buckingham Palace said Charles was briefly hospitalized after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, which were not specified.
Earlier, in January, his daughter-in-law, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said her cancer was in remission after completing chemotherapy. The palace has not specified the type of cancer for which Catherine was treated.
Francesca Regalado is a Times reporter covering breaking news.
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