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The king has cancer

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TheBayLady · 05/02/2024 18:01

Wow. What a shock

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AbsoluteMoronsEverywhere · 05/02/2024 22:15

Thousands of people have cancer

redxlondon · 05/02/2024 22:11

TheBayLady · 05/02/2024 18:05

I think Edward looks ill too. This is so unsettling

Why? Think of how many people have cancer, and their age. I don’t really understand posting here about it.

EveryOtherNameTaken · 05/02/2024 22:10

@Nanny0gg
Exactly ...

SilverSideUp · 05/02/2024 22:05

Never fear Randy Andy is always up for duty

Nanny0gg · 05/02/2024 22:03

lazyarse123 · 05/02/2024 18:14

Why? We're not all sycophantic royalists.

He's still a person.

Royalty doesn't affect who suffers from what...

Supergirl1958 · 05/02/2024 21:58

WeCouldLooseThis · 05/02/2024 21:53

I think you've worded this well and I agree.

I wish him well but I find it strange that people are so much more concerned about him than other people just because he happened to be born into a royal family. I find the way things like this are reported in the press really ridiculous. It's so over the top and groveling. It's wield. It's essentially 'old man has cancer' it's sad but it's not particularly newsworthy

‘It’s sad but it’s not particularly newsworthy to me’

fixed it for you. I’m not a staunch royalist and Charles is no Queen Elizabeth, BUT this is much more than ‘old man has cancer’ to some people! Respect that!

MidnightSerenader · 05/02/2024 21:57

WeCouldLooseThis · 05/02/2024 21:53

I think you've worded this well and I agree.

I wish him well but I find it strange that people are so much more concerned about him than other people just because he happened to be born into a royal family. I find the way things like this are reported in the press really ridiculous. It's so over the top and groveling. It's wield. It's essentially 'old man has cancer' it's sad but it's not particularly newsworthy

Yeah, well - you’re pretty much alone on that one!

He’s head of state of quite a few countries around the world.

Anyone not living under a rock is going to have a passing interest in this.

vodkaredbullgirl · 05/02/2024 21:57

I think we all got the point now.

couiza · 05/02/2024 21:56

I wonder if Andrew will visit him soon.

MidnightSerenader · 05/02/2024 21:56

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:51

Abouttimeforanamechange · Today 21:48

+ + He supposedly has prostate cancer. + +

NO HE HASN'T!

Ah bollocks, I've been travelling for work and just landed in a hotel in the Netherlands. I read something in the airport that he had prostate cancer.

He was treated for prostate issues.

While receiving that treatment, they discovered (a form of) cancer.

Which isn’t prostate cancer.

IcedPurple · 05/02/2024 21:55

WeCouldLooseThis · 05/02/2024 21:53

I think you've worded this well and I agree.

I wish him well but I find it strange that people are so much more concerned about him than other people just because he happened to be born into a royal family. I find the way things like this are reported in the press really ridiculous. It's so over the top and groveling. It's wield. It's essentially 'old man has cancer' it's sad but it's not particularly newsworthy

The Head of State is seriously ill and it's not 'newsworthy'?

Supergirl1958 · 05/02/2024 21:55

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/02/2024 20:37

Same here (I'm in the NE). DiL has had confirmation of breast cancer, poor girl, but things are moving very quickly as regards treatment programme.

We are all praying for her - and if anyone on here (of any faith, or none) would join us, I'd be so grateful to you.

Many thanks.

Of course best wishes for your DiL x

WeCouldLooseThis · 05/02/2024 21:53

sprigatito · 05/02/2024 18:26

I don't think it's unreasonable for people to reflect on the inequality aspect of this, tbh. Charles won't be on a dangerously long waiting list, he won't have to beg for drugs and basic care, he won't spend any nights in agony on a trolley in a crowded corridor. Of course people are going to comment on that.

I don't wish him or his family any harm, but I don't particularly care what happens to him either. He isn't a force for good in society and he has no personal relevance for me. I have relatives with cancer who may die early deaths because of poor care and lack of resources; the contrast is stark, and it's not wrong to say so.

I think you've worded this well and I agree.

I wish him well but I find it strange that people are so much more concerned about him than other people just because he happened to be born into a royal family. I find the way things like this are reported in the press really ridiculous. It's so over the top and groveling. It's wield. It's essentially 'old man has cancer' it's sad but it's not particularly newsworthy

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:51

Abouttimeforanamechange · Today 21:48

+ + He supposedly has prostate cancer. + +

NO HE HASN'T!

Ah bollocks, I've been travelling for work and just landed in a hotel in the Netherlands. I read something in the airport that he had prostate cancer.

MidnightSerenader · 05/02/2024 21:48

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:34

@namethisbird I think Harry's visit and the mysterious disclosure are not good omens.
People with all kinds of cancer can do paperwork, they're not bed bound

You’d find out your parent had an illness, and you wouldn’t bother your arse to visit….? Confused

Just because he’s visiting his father, who’s just had a cancer diagnosis, doesn’t mean Charles is at death’s door.

I mean, I know the Royal Family are different from us - but not THAT different, surely?!

Abouttimeforanamechange · 05/02/2024 21:48

He supposedly has prostate cancer.

NO HE HASN'T!

The Palace announcement said it's not prostate cancer. It's been stated over and over on the thread that it's not prostate cancer.

NerrSnerr · 05/02/2024 21:47

@SinnerBoy oh sorry I think you were joking. This thread has turned my brain to mush.

NerrSnerr · 05/02/2024 21:46

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:44

NerrSnerr · Today 21:36

How do you know what kind of cancer he has?

He supposedly has prostate cancer. It's all a bit like
OMG!!!! CAMILLA WENT THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE!!111!!

Bloody hell. Read the press release. They have specifically said it's not prostate cancer.

MidnightSerenader · 05/02/2024 21:45

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:39

It was aiimed at Deelusional - sorry don’t know how to link.

It’s really not hard. And avoids you looking like you’re angrily shaking your fist at random clouds…

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:44

NerrSnerr · Today 21:36

How do you know what kind of cancer he has?

He supposedly has prostate cancer. It's all a bit like
OMG!!!! CAMILLA WENT THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE!!111!!

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:42

Sorry tried to post a picture 

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:41



doilooklikeicare · 05/02/2024 21:40

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:39

It was aiimed at Deelusional - sorry don’t know how to link.

You need to learn.... google it

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:39

It was aiimed at Deelusional - sorry don’t know how to link.