King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham palace said today that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.

A royal source says it is not prostate cancer – after the king’s recent treatment for benign prostate enlargement – but did not elaborate further on the diagnosis.

The palace says the 75-year-old monarch has already begun treatment, and that Charles “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”

For more on what Charles’ diagnosis could mean for the monarchy, we’re joined now by royal historian and history professor, Justin Vovk.