King Charles III ascended to the throne following the September 2022 death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.<br /><br />After more than one year of reigning, the royal family was hit with the devastating news that Charles was diagnosed with cancer following a January 2024 surgery for benign prostate enlargement.<br /><br />In April 2024, it was reported that the monarch’s health was declining and plans for his funeral were being updated.
