King Charles offered a rare glimpse into his health as he continues treatment for cancer, telling a fellow patient that he is “not too bad” during a hospital visit this week.
On Tuesday, the King, 76, visited Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick to open the new medical center and meet patients, staff, and volunteers, reports People magazine.
During the engagement, he spoke with 73-year-old patient Matthew Shinda, who is receiving treatment for prostate cancer.
When Shinda asked about his recovery, the monarch replied, “I’m not too bad,” according to Hello! magazine. The BBC reported that Shinda told the King about delays in receiving his own diagnosis.
“I’m very sorry about that. It’s so frustrating,” Charles said. “Half the problem is detecting it, isn’t it, in time.” He added, “The great thing, I think, is they’re getting better and better at dealing with these things. The trouble is there’s always hope down the road.”
The King, who does not often speak publicly about his health, also joked with 85-year-old patient Jacqueline Page in an elderly care ward after she said she was “wearing out.”
