King Charles reveals he's lost vital sense as he opens up about side-effects of cancer treatment for first time
King Charles III has bravely opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer. The 75-year-old monarch shared his diagnosis earlier in February after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Despite being given the green light by his doctors to return to public duties last month, he is still undergoing medical care. According to Mail Online, during a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire on Monday, 13 May, Charles revealed a side effect of his treatment – he's lost his sense of taste.
This revelation came during a conversation with British Army veteran Aaron Mapplebeck, who underwent chemotherapy last year for testicular cancer and experienced the same side effect. Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the King's treatment, only confirming that he is battling an undisclosed form of cancer.
King Charles officially passed on the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to William during their joint visit to the museum. This decision was seen as a snub to Prince Harry when it was announced.
"The great thing is he's a very good pilot indeed – so that’s encouraging", King Charles praised William at the rare joint event.
King Charles took on the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps 32 years ago - now, his eldest son, Prince William, has taken up the mantle.
Charles arrived by helicopter at the Army Aviation Centre, where he met William for the official handover of his military title.
In an unexpected speech, King Charles expressed his mixed feelings about the moment, saying it was "tinged with great sadness after 32 years of knowing you all".
He praised the Army Air Corps' efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, showing "immense admiration" before giving his nod to William as the new colonel-in-chief.
"I do hope you'll go from strength to strength in the future with the Prince of Wales as your new colonel-in-chief. The great thing is he's a very good pilot indeed. So that's encouraging," said the King.
Both Charles and William have ties to the RAF - Charles trained with them as a student, while William served in the Army with the Blues and Royals and was an RAF search and rescue pilot at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales.
