Royalty

In Tonga the royal family is almost universally revered, yet this week's drama has left many Tongans questioning their king's logic — and left many questions unanswered.

If the horror diagnosis of cancer can bring any good at all, then surely it is the moment to act and heal the rift that most sears you, writes Virginia Trioli.

Lady Jane Grey lived and died during one of the most tumultuous periods in British royal history. So how did she become a footnote in history?

Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has settled the remainder of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers over phone-hacking and other unlawful acts.

Speaking to a wellwisher at a charity concert at Salisbury Cathedral in southern England, the Queen says Charles was touched by the messages of support from the public.

Prince William thanked the public for their support and well wishes. King Charles will recuperate in his private residence, Sandringham House, with Queen Camilla.

King Charles said he was sorry to not attend the 50th anniversary of Grenada's independence as his son thanked the public for their well wishes following his father's diagnosis.

The heir to the throne will cover more of his father's royal duties, while royal observers anticipate a reunion with estranged Prince Harry.

The announcement of the king's cancer diagnosis sparked immediate speculation it could be a catalyst to heal family tensions, but royal experts say the rift between the royal brothers is "more entrenched".

The news of Charles' diagnosis triggered a flood of well wishes, as well as a reunion with his estranged son, Prince Harry.

The monarch will be meeting his estranged son in the following days, as hope looms of a mending relationship.

When Charles became king, he moved to expand the number of counsellors of state who could carry out his duties if he were to become seriously ill. The move may have foreshadowed this exact scenario, saving him from potentially awkward speculation about what role Prince Harry and Prince Andrew could play while he recovers.

The announcement of the King's cancer diagnosis is in contrast to the secrecy surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's health in her later years.

Prince Harry arrives in London and spends about 45 minutes at his father's royal residence, Clarence House, on Tuesday as King Charles III is pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the shock diagnosis, saying it was discovered during a recent prostate treatment.

Buckingham Palace hasn't said what kind of cancer the King has, only that it's not prostate cancer and he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".

Dr Cindy McCreery says the public revelation is a historic step away from the palace's tradition of keeping royal illnesses under wraps.

The cancer revelation of King Charles comes after the monarch spent three nights in hospital in January where he underwent a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate.

King Charles is 75 and has had a lifetime of mostly good health. However, the UK will be worried about the monarch after the palace's revelation he is fighting an undisclosed form of cancer, writes Steve Cannane.

Queen Camilla opened a new support centre for a cancer charity in London just days before the Palace revealed the King's diagnosis.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared well wishes for King Charles following a cancer diagnosis.

Royal commentator Afua Hagan says the King's suspension of public-facing duties signifies a 'difficult' time for the royal family.

The cancer was discovered after the monarch underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate.

King Charles postpones public duties on the advice of his doctors after being diagnosed with cancer. Look back on our coverage.

Buckingham Palace reveals King Charles will stand down from public-facing duties, having begun treatment for a "separate issue of concern" found while the 75-year-old was being treated for a benign prostate condition last month.