King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday.

The palace did not go into detail about the kind of cancer the 75-year-old British monarch has or its severity.

During The Kings recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted, the palace said in a statement shared with HuffPost.

Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer, the palaces statement read. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.

The palace noted that Charles will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.