King Charles Sends Personal Message to Joe Biden Following Cancer Diagnosis
King Charles III has privately reached out to former U.S. President Joe Biden after Biden’s recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
The monarch, who himself has been undergoing treatment for cancer since early 2024, expressed his heartfelt support and solidarity during this difficult time.
Biden, aged 82, announced that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones but remains hormone-sensitive, allowing for promising treatment options. In a social media message, Biden thanked the public for their overwhelming support, saying, “Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.”
The personal exchange between King Charles and Biden highlights a long-standing cordial relationship between the two leaders.
They met several times in recent years, including a notable meeting at Windsor Castle in July 2023. Earlier, Biden had also publicly expressed concern for King Charles when news of the King’s own cancer diagnosis was made public.
This moment of mutual empathy underscores how personal health struggles can transcend political boundaries, reminding the world of the shared human experience behind public figures.
As both men face their health battles with courage, their connection offers a message of hope and resilience to many.