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Tourists react outside Buckingham Palace in London as King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said earlier, just a week after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery. "It is really sad news for all the world" says Mahmoud Moeit, tourist from Egypt, while Ben Tan, from United States, declares "it's shocking". SOUNDBITE
The flag above Buckingham Palace flutters in the wind the morning after the palace announced that King Charles III was diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, a week after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery. The 75-year-old British monarch, who became king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, had been advised by doctors to postpone public duties, although he would continue to "undertake state business and official paperwork as usual", the palace added. IMAGES
Catherine, Princess of Wales, rides in a carriage alongside her three children at the annual celebration for King Charles III's official birthday, her first public appearance since December. Kate, 42, who revealed in March she was receiving chemotherapy treatment, makes a tentative return to public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending the Trooping the Colour military parade in London. IMAGES
King Charles III arrives at the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London for his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment. Charles, 75, suspended public-facing duties in February after cancer was found while he was being treated for an enlarged prostate the previous month. IMAGES
UK newspapers all lead with news that Catherine, Princess of Wales, is being treated for cancer. There have been months of sometimes frenzied speculation online about the whereabouts of the princess, who has not attended public engagements since Christmas. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.