Tonight, the public will receive a significant update regarding King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, as he is set to appear in a personal video message during the annual Stand Up To Cancer programming on Channel 4.
Charles, 77, recorded a video message for the show at Clarence House a couple of weeks ago, for the week-long awareness and fundraising campaign, jointly supported by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.
The King’s recovery journey
The King’s message will speak about his ‘recovery journey’ and emphasise the importance of cancer screening programmes, which are essential for early detection and diagnosis.
This is the first official update from Charles himself, since his diagnosis with an unspecified type of cancer was shared in February last year. The illness was discovered after he was treated for an enlarged prostate.
Charles postponed public engagements for a time, while continuing with the unseen royal work, such as reading the daily red boxes of briefings and relevant government and Privy Council meetings.
Supporting public cancer awareness
The royal video message will air at 8pm this evening, ahead of a live show broadcast from cancer clinics at Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2025
We have not had. much information from the palace about his recovery or treatment but have overhead conversations with the public. In May this year, while visiting Bradford, one person asked about Charles’ wellbeing. He responded with a thumbs up: ‘I’d like to think I’m on the better side [of my cancer journey]’.
The Stand Up to Cancer project has raised £113 million since 2012, and is funding 73 clinical trials involving 13,000 patients.
