The Queen said she nearly revealed the diagnosis during a visit to a cancer support centre days before Buckingham Palace made the news public.

Britain’s Queen Camilla has opened up about how difficult it was to keep King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis private while visiting a cancer support centre in London just days before the palace publicly announced his condition.

Camilla made the revelation as she marked the 30th anniversary of Maggie’s, the cancer support charity she serves as president.

She visited Maggie’s new centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London on January 31, 2024, while knowing that Charles had recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Recalling the visit, Camilla said she came close to revealing the news but knew the timing was not right.

“I almost said something but, you know, I felt that it wasn’t the time,” she said, explaining that she felt the information was difficult to keep to herself but had to respect the need for confidentiality.

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Buckingham Palace announced Charles’ cancer diagnosis on February 5, 2024, after he had undergone treatment for an enlarged prostate. The palace did not disclose the type of cancer.

Camilla also praised her husband for continuing with his royal responsibilities despite the diagnosis, saying that he remained determined to carry on and deal with the illness in his own way.

Charles, who is now 77, returned to public engagements in April 2024 and has continued to receive treatment while maintaining a reduced programme of official duties.

Maggie’s chief executive, Laura Lee, said Camilla’s experience underscored the emotional impact a cancer diagnosis can have not only on patients but also on their families and loved ones.

Lee also praised Charles for choosing to speak publicly about his condition, saying the decision helped encourage wider conversations about cancer and the importance of seeking support.

Maggie’s currently operates 27 cancer support centres across the UK, offering practical, emotional and social support to people living with cancer as well as their families and friends.