King Charles pens personal note to Joe Biden following his cancer diagnosis; Here's what the monarch said

King Charles has written a personal letter to Joe Biden following the former US president's diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Updated on: May 22, 2025, 02:52:53 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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King Charles has written a personal letter to Joe Biden following the former US president's diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to Buckingham Palace.

King Charles and Joe Biden (AFP via Getty Images))

A source informed the Mirror: “Given the King’s own battle, he wasted no time in offering his support. When Charles was first diagnosed, Biden was still in power and did not hesitate to reach out to the Palace to offer his support.”

In July 2023, Charles welcomed the then-president Biden for tea and discussions at Windsor Castle, and they also met during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow in November 2021. The king is still receiving treatment for his own cancer diagnosis, but the details about the type of cancer has never been revealed.

People reports that the contents of the message have been kept confidential.

According to his personal office, the 82-year-old politician and his family are evaluating "treatment options with doctors” to fight his “aggressive” cancer that includes “bone metastases.” The illness “seems to be hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management,” the statement elaborates.

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When Biden sent heartfelt message to King Charles post his cancer diagnosis

In September 2022, Biden participated in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. He and his wife, Jill Biden, represented him at the King's Coronation. After the disclosure of his cancer diagnosis, Biden posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, along with a photo with his wife and their cat, Willow.

“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support,” Biden wrote.

Biden receives immense support amid cancer battle

Several political figures have rallied to extend their best wishes to Biden for a swift recovery.

“Joe is a fighter—and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership,” stated former Vice President, Kamala Harris, on X.

Taking to X, former President Barack Obama mentioned that “No one has done more than Joe to find innovative treatments for cancer in all its forms.”

“and I am certain he will meet this challenge with the determination and grace that characterize him,” he added.

While Trump and First Lady Melania also wished Biden “a speedy and successful recovery”, the President expressed doubts over his disease, saying “It takes a long time to get to stage 9,” confusing his cancer diagnosis.

Joe Biden's cancer is a stage 4 condition with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a high level of aggressiveness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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