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Royal family news latest: King Charles gives unexpected health update as Queen statue sparks flurry of debate
The monarch announced his cancer diagnosis in February

King Charles has given a rare update on his health while meeting with New Zealand’s female rugby team at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

The monarch, 76, who announced that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer in February, expressed his regret that he would be unable to visit New Zealand too when he travels to Australia and Samoa next month.

The “subtle adjustments” were made so the monarch has time to rest during the five-day tour. Charles told the team: “I am extremely sorry I can’t come to New Zealand in later October because of doctor’s orders. But I hope there will be another excuse before too long.”

The monarch then encouraged the team to “make the most” of the opportunity, “as you don’t stay young for very long, as I discovered,” the Express reports.