US president Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about the cancer diagnosis of Britain's King Charles, as foreign leaders wished him a swift recovery.
Mr Biden, who is six years older than the 75-year-old King, was asked by reporters whether he had a message for Charles during a visit to Las Vegas.
The president replied: “I’m concerned about him. Just heard about his diagnosis.
“I’ll be talking to him, God willing.”
I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We’re sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.
Advertisement— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 5, 2024
His predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, described Charles as a “wonderful man”.
The frontrunner for the Republican party posted on his Truth Social platform: “King Charles has cancer.
“He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery!”
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau also offered his best wishes.
He tweeted: “I, like Canadians across the country and people around the world, am thinking of His Majesty King Charles III as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
“We’re sending him our very best wishes – and hoping for a fast and full recovery.”
Canada is one of the 14 Commonwealth realms where Charles is head of state.
