What’s more, Charles has postponed all public duties moving forward, though he is continuing with his stately responsibilities, including a weekly meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

For the most part, the general feeling conveyed by the Royal Family in the wake of the cancer announcement is that things will continue as normal. Positivity seems to be the order of the day, though anyone who’s ever watched a loved one face cancer will sympathize with the King having to make the long journey back to Sandringham today without the support of his wife.

Charles’s diagnosis has come at a bad time for the royals – though we’re well aware there’s no ‘good’ time to receive such news – what with Kate Middleton’s recent health issues and the continued frostiness between Prince Harry and the rest of his family.

Kate’s mysterious abdominal procedure, set to keep her out of action until after Easter, means that Prince William already has a lot on his mind, even before any potential support he might lend his father is factored in.

Queen Camilla, as stated, can be relied upon to be there for her husband through thick and thin, though her own royal engagements mean there will be times when she has to be apart from Charles. As per reports, the Queen last week said her husband was doing “extremely well under the circumstances”. She added that the King had been “very touched” by all the messages of support he has received from the public.

Here’s to wishing King Charles a swift recovery.