What we know about King Charles III's health history, from COVID-19 to sports injuries

The announcement that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer has come as a shock to many in Britain, largely because the 75-year-old monarch has generally enjoyed good health through the years

LONDON -- The announcement Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer has come as a shock to many in Britain, largely because the 75-year-old monarch has generally enjoyed good health through the years.

Palace officials did not specify what kind of cancer the king has, or how serious his condition is. They only said that it’s not related to the king’s recent hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Charles — who came to the throne after his mother Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022 — has started a schedule of regular treatments and will postpone public-facing duties, officials said.

Here is a look at Charles' health history, from contracting COVID-19 to a series of injuries sustained from playing polo and hunting over the decades:

Charles was discharged from a private London hospital a week ago after undergoing treatment on an enlarged prostate.