Royal fans have been left devastated after noticing a "sad coincidence" related to King Charles's cancer diagnosis.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, unrelated to his prostate surgery in January.
This came five days after Queen Camilla, 76, visited Maggie's Centres, which "provides expert emotional and practical support to people with cancer".
On Sunday, the Royal Family social media account posted on X: "Today is #WorldCancerDay - a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about cancer.
Queen Camilla marked World Cancer Day days before Charles's diagnosis announcement
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"Earlier this week, Her Majesty The Queen opened @MaggiesCentres Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at Royal Free Hospital."
Royal fans were quick to notice the "sad coincidence" of Camilla's visit last week and the social media post, released just a day after King Charles's diagnosis was announced.
One fan commented underneath the Royal Family's post: "Very ironic."
Another said: "Wow this would have been so difficult for the Queen to do given the King’s diagnosis.
Queen Camilla meets volunteers during visit to London's Royal Free Hospital to officially open Maggie's Royal Free
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"They are such a brave and noble family."
Similarly, a royal watcher added: "Might be the biggest coincidence of the century."
One social media user said: "This aged extremely poorly."
In addition, a fan commented: "A sad coincidence after today's news. God save the King."
🧡 Today is #WorldCancerDay - a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about cancer.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 4, 2024
Earlier this week, Her Majesty The Queen opened @MaggiesCentres Royal Free, a new cancer support centre at Royal Free Hospital.
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A royal watcher wrote: "The fact it was World Cancer Day yesterday and a day later today the King got cancer."
Someone added: "Wishing His Majesty the King a speedy recovery from his cancer diagnosis. God save the King."
On Monday, Buckingham Palace issued the following statement: "During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
"His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
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King Charles left The London Clinic last Monday after undergoing corrective surgeryPA"Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.
"He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
"His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
