the british king Charles III This Thursday he published his first message after the announcement of his cancer diagnosisto commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of Granadaa Caribbean member country of the Commonwealth.
“I can only apologize for not being able to be with you in person to celebrate this historic event,” the monarch, who canceled his public agenda after beginning treatment this Monday to deal with his illness, said in a statement.
Grenada is one of the components of the Commonwealth, that is, the commonwealth of independent countries inherited from the British Empire – made up of the United Kingdom and its colonies – and presided over by the English king.
So, Charles III He took advantage of the anniversary to show his “deepest admiration” for the construction of the Granada nation in the last five decades.
“Together, you have turned Grenada into an example of democracy, human rights and the rule of law,” said the British sovereign, who assured that he has good memories of his visit to the island five years ago.
This is the first message from the monarch after Buckingham Palace reported on Monday that he suffers from a type of cancer. of which no further details were given.
The disease was diagnosed during treatment for an enlarged prostate that the king underwent in January, although, according to royal sources, the cancer does not correspond to this part of the body.
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After the news, Carlos III suspended his public activityalthough he will maintain his state duties, including weekly meetings with the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.