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On Friday night, the UK\u2019s Channel 4 will broadcast a rare personal message from King Charles III<\/strong>,<\/a> where will discuss his cancer journey.<\/p>\n The video was recorded during the last week of November in the Morning Room at Clarence House<\/a>. In a statement, Buckingham Palace<\/a> said that the king will talk about his own experience with a cancer diagnosis<\/a>. \u201cIn his message, the king will stress the importance of cancer screening programs in enabling early diagnosis\u00a0and will reflect on his own recovery journey,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n The king recorded the message for Stand Up To Cancer 2025, a campaign fronted by Cancer Research UK. His Majesty\u2019s message is set to air shortly before a unique live broadcast from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke\u2019s Hospital in Cambridge, presented by host Davina McCall<\/strong>. The palace said the king was keen to support the campaign, which \u201caims to drive awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, raises funding for cancer research and supports all those affected by the illness.\u201d<\/p>\n After his cancer diagnosis in February 2024, King Charles has consistently shared details about his experience<\/a>. He has said he is committed to driving awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and raising funding for cancer research, and in April 2024<\/a>, he became a patron of Cancer Research UK, the country\u2019s largest cancer research charity.<\/p>\n When Charles underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate last year, he made a point of going public with his medical condition. Along with daughter-in-law Kate Middleton<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s disclosure about her surgery and cancer diagnosis<\/a>, it marked a new era of transparency around the royals and their private health matters. Following the king\u2019s announcement, the NHS was inundated with calls from men asking for check-ups. The king is said to support expanded national screening programs in order to diagnose cancers earlier and improve survival rates.<\/p>\n He recently hosted a Clarence House reception for cancer charities and organizations around the country, including Maggie\u2019s, which provides support for patients and their families. The king has also visited cancer patients at hospitals around the country and spoken candidly<\/a> about his treatment and the side effects.<\/p>\n While the king has not disclosed the type of cancer he has, Buckingham Palace has confirmed it is not prostate cancer<\/a>. \u201cThe king did not want to specify the cancer he has because he does not want the spotlight to be on his cancer,\u201d a source told Vanity Fair<\/em>. \u201cHe wants to raise awareness for all cancers. This is work he is absolutely passionate about and very committed to.\u201d<\/p>\n