The world reacts
The monarch’s news makes most front pages while leaders across the globe offer their thought and prayers
The Australian prime minister was among many world leaders offering messages of support to King Charles.
Anthony Albanese wrote to the King, 75, to “let him know Australians are thinking of him and his family” and to say that he looked forward to him being well enough to take up his invitation to visit.
He added: “His Majesty has always reached out to us when our country has needed him. He has always shown kindness and empathy for those doing it tough.” The King had been expected to tour Australia this year, but this is now in doubt.
The cancer diagnosis featured in newspapers and websites across the world, with condolences sent from nearby European countries to far-flung areas.
An article in Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine said: “The good news is the Windsors are generally made of strong stuff.”
German tabloid newspaper, Bild, carried the
headline “The world is standing by King Charles”. The diagnosis was front-page news in El País, El Mundo, ABC and La Razón newspapers in Spain.
Joe Biden, the US president, said: “Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship takes hope and absolute courage.”
He later told reporters he would give the King a call.
French president Emmanuel Macron used Twitter, to send “amitiés”. He said: “Wishing a speedy recovery.”
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, said he hoped the monarch would have a “fast and full recovery.”
Donald Trump called the King a “wonderful man” and that he was praying for his recovery.
In Jamaica, where an upcoming referendum will be held to cut ties with the monarchy, the governor-general issued a statement omitting the words “King” and “Your Majesty”.
Sir Patrick Allen said: “On behalf of the people of
Jamaica, we extend our unwavering support and heartfelt wishes for your swift recovery.” Andrew Holness, the prime minister, remained silent.
In New Zealand, prime minister Christoper Luxon said on social media: “Kia Kaha King Charles. On behalf of all Kiwis, I wish His Majesty all the very best for a speedy recovery.”
Baroness Scotland of Asthal, secretary-general of the Commonwealth, said: “I want to wish His Majesty the
King a full and speedy recovery. His Majesty and the Royal family remain in all our thoughts.”
Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, shared: “It is with great sadness that I learned of the illness of the King. I wish him a full and speedy recovery and extend my best wishes to Queen Camilla.”
The King even received “best wishes” from Cuba, with president Miguel Díaz-canel wishing for “a successful treatment and a speedy recovery”.