if you're just if you'rejustjoining us, welcome to our continuing coverage of our breaking stories this evening— the king is being treated for cancer. he will continue with state duties, but will continue with state duties, but will be having back from public engagements during his treatment.

his majesty goes on... a spokesperson booking is not revealed it, but said it is not prostate cancer. last week, the king was discharged from hospital following surgery for an enlarged prostate 7 a condition the palace had described as benign. he was last pictures yesterday at the sunday service at the church of st mary magdalene on the sandringham estate in norfolk. there he is with the queen consort. it was his first public outing since his three—night hospital stay a week ago. he is up and about.

there have been responses from westminster. let's ta ke let's take you to review. the prime minister the opposition leader said... the northern ireland first minister said... similar statement from sir geoffrey donelson, who said... the welsh first minister said...

we can now speak to the historian and royal commentator gareth russell. good to have you on the programme. just looking back in history, can you remember a moment like this where the monarch, the head of state have been sidelined by illness and how to step back a little bit? and whether there is a president at all for this. whether there is a president at all forthis. inaudible for this. inaudible are you forthis. inaudible are you muted, garris? is or computer muted?— are you muted, garris? is or computer muted? are you muted, garris? is or comuter muted? , ,, ., computer muted? sorry, there you go. it's a ureat computer muted? sorry, there you go. it's a great question. _ computer muted? sorry, there you go. it's a great question. i _ computer muted? sorry, there you go. it's a great question. i should've - it's a great question. i should've answered with full volume! yes, his grandfather george vi was sidelined towards the end of his reign. george vi was a very heavy smoker, and the

link between cigarette smoking and cancer was not fully understood. however, you did see his wife, the future queen mother, and the future elizabeth ii to get into more public appearances at the stage. that being said, particularly throughout britain in the 1940s and 1950s, it was a more private generation. the royalfamily in was a more private generation. the royal family in particular. was a more private generation. the royalfamily in particular. what that was understood the king was unwell, there was nothing like this in terms of a full statement specifying that it's cancer, that the king will continue his constitutional rules, but on his public facing duties. he is encouraging other people to get checked. there has been incidents like this with in the royal family, but certainly not anything is full and frank discussion is a.- and frank discussion is a. we've been talking — and frank discussion is a. we've been talking through _ and frank discussion is a. we've been talking through the - and frank discussion is a. we've. been talking through the evening with sarah, who's with me in the studio, about the history and number of visits there have been overseas — particularly to the important countries as he would see it —

canada, australia, new zealand, the commonwealth countries. it raises a big question over the events later this year. what would you say about that? i this year. what would you say about that? 4' ., that? i think the future of the commonwealth _ that? i think the future of the commonwealth is _ that? i think the future of the commonwealth is always - that? i think the future of the | commonwealth is always going that? i think the future of the - commonwealth is always going to be paramount in the monarch you's mine. i don't think it's expected they will remain unchanged. there are discussions about the way in which the impact of a british head of state will flow through the commonwealth. at the minute, there are quite different attitudes towards the monarchy within the countries. for instance, there is far more of a republican movement with an australian than it is in canada. ~ . ., with an australian than it is in canada. . , , . canada. what about the public reaction here _ canada. what about the public reaction here and _ canada. what about the public reaction here and how - canada. what about the public reaction here and how popularj canada. what about the public - reaction here and how popular this king is vis—a—vis the late queen? it's sometimes unfair because elizabeth ii was so popular, both within the history of the british

monarchy and across the world. but i do think we have seen charles iii's popularity rise slowly but considerably during his time asking. i also there has generally been quite sturdy public approval for the way in which buckingham palace has handled this news of the king's health. there is no discussion that elizabeth ii was very unwell until quite close to the end of her reign. this seems to be more open dialogue era for the monarchy, and i think that has landed very well, as well as his increasing standing and popularity. i! as his increasing standing and pepularity-_ as his increasing standing and --oulari . ., ., popularity. if you were to have someone _ popularity. if you were to have someone from _ popularity. if you were to have someone from the _ popularity. if you were to have someone from the royal- popularity. if you were to have - someone from the royal household what the mood is, they would say they carry on carrying on. but there has been some speculation tonight aboutjust how under pressure the royal family is at the moment because of the slimmed—down effect that's gone with prince harry stepping back and the duke of york

not being involved in royal duties. is it too early at the stage to talk about a crisis, and will all the other roles be able to cover the duties of the princess of wales in the king? it’s duties of the princess of wales in the kinu? �*, , ., _ duties of the princess of wales in the kinu? �*, , ., ,, . , ., the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, _ the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, but _ the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, but not _ the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, but not to - the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, but not to talk - the king? it's probably too early to talk of a crisis, but not to talk of i talk of a crisis, but not to talk of us there —— at a strain. we could probably expect queen camilla or the prince of wales or even the princess of wales to carry out some of those functions if it was needed, all of the palace has been clear that it is not needed. the constitutional functions of the king will continue as normal. but it's a great point. is the slimmed—down monarchy now too thin? was never intended to get to this few number of working royal. so it is a question i think they've been asking themselves even before this about are there too few working royals. and i think incidents like

this will probably accelerate those discussions within buckingham. sarah's been doing calculations, and we've worked out that he's taking on more, not less, is a 75—year—old. he's been keeping up the pace that was all the late queen set, and that puts a strain on a man whose — not an elderly man, but equally so you might expect one would step down. yes, i think that's true, and princess anne gave an interview last year and made the point that when the famous comment was made about slumming it down, it was the turn of the century. it was a much bigger working unit. so were most of elizabeth ii's cousins. at this stage, the king and the queen and all the working royals — we've seen

the duke and duchess of edinburgh pick up a lot more — there is a lot of pressure. the really big problem for the royals is not this generation. it's how much will be expected to fall on william and catherine because there are very few working royals below the king, and thatis working royals below the king, and that is i think something that will become a problem they have to solve in a few years if not before.— in a few years if not before. that's a really good _ in a few years if not before. that's a really good point, _ in a few years if not before. that's a really good point, gareth. - in a few years if not before. that's| a really good point, gareth. gareth russell, thank you for your time. let's pick up with charles hansen, he was the press secretary from 1992-1997 for he was the press secretary from 1992—1997 for queen elizabeth. thank you for coming on the programme. just address that last point. a lot will fall on the prince and princess of wales. i wonder whether we will put more on their children as a result of where the royal family is today.—

as a result of where the royal family is today. well, i think the ro al family is today. well, i think the royal family _ family is today. well, i think the royal family has _ family is today. well, i think the royal family has survived - family is today. well, i think the royal family has survived so - family is today. well, i think the | royal family has survived so well, but it's inevitable to adapt to different circumstances at each age. i think at the present moment with the king and princess of wales recuperating, some of those duties will have to be spread. some of the engagements will need to be re—prioritized. i think some of it can perhaps be done online with other calls. the schedule of royal engagements will need to be looked at carefully, and perhaps spread out judiciously over the next few months. untilthe judiciously over the next few months. until the king is back in full order, and one hopes very much of the princess of wales as well. during this time, there are several members of the royal family who can

help with undertaking public duties. the king himself will continue to see state papers, will continue to have meetings, and he do that all under medical supervision. i don't think this is a very difficult thing to handle. itjust requires reordering some of the priorities, and that can be done will be done. busy time. what about the emotional pull of this? you spent many years within the royal household. i talked about the stiff upper lip attitude to illness. how would charles react to illness. how would charles react to this, do you think? i to illness. how would charles react to this, do you think?— to this, do you think? i think the kin: is a to this, do you think? i think the king is a very — to this, do you think? i think the king is a very fit _ to this, do you think? i think the king is a very fit man. _ to this, do you think? i think the king is a very fit man. he - to this, do you think? i think the king is a very fit man. he enjoys| to this, do you think? i think the | king is a very fit man. he enjoys a light that has a lot of exercise and eats well. he enjoys being busy. i think that's true of many of the other members of the royal family. i think they'll cope in those terms,

but in the modern world, i think the monarchy will look different. a smaller monarchy will have to operate face—to—face and very much for the use of modern technology. i think in that sense, the monarchy changes all the time, but what seems to stay pretty steady is the jury of support for them on i think the king's position, the princess of oil's position and especially the queen, has been such a steadfast support to the king both in personal terms and also undertaking some of his engagements on his behalf. i think prince william will be doing the same, he'll be looking after his wife and spending more time in that respect and also stepping out and

picking up some of the engagements the king may not be able to do over the king may not be able to do over the next month or two. but i think they'll manage. whole basis of the british monarchy, howeverfar back you look, it is very good at it adjusting both to setbacks and also to responding to a more positive development in our society and the way we live. that flexibility has been one of the great strong points of our monarchy. i been one of the great strong points of our monarchy.— been one of the great strong points of our monarchy. i was 'ust thinking as ou of our monarchy. i was 'ust thinking as you were — of our monarchy. i was 'ust thinking as you were saying _ of our monarchy. i wasjust thinking as you were saying that _ of our monarchy. i wasjust thinking as you were saying that about - of our monarchy. i wasjust thinking as you were saying that about the i as you were saying that about the reaction there was recently to the secretary of defence and washington who went in for treatment over the christmas spirit for prostate cancer. —— christmas period. i know the mounted tikal directors are constantly involved in the president's hell. is it the same in the royal household? he's made reference to this in the medical team —— president's health. hat

reference to this in the medical team -- president's health. not ever resent team -- president's health. not ever present because _ team -- president's health. not ever present because on _ team -- president's health. not ever present because on the _ team -- president's health. not ever present because on the whole, - team -- president's health. not ever present because on the whole, with i present because on the whole, with the royalfamilies, they enjoyed rather good health. so, they're certainly always responsive and the nature of our medical profession is such a high standard, and my experience and as press secretary, when a member a member of the royal family, equally of the royal household, would get very rapid attention partly because of the nature of the public duties. their bosses were demanding, but also because you need to try and stick to engagements and you also need to have both members of the royal family and their senior advisers in good health. that's an important point for the institution as a whole to run well and effectively. just point for the institution as a whole to run well and effectively.-

to run well and effectively. just a thou~ht to run well and effectively. just a thought on _ to run well and effectively. just a thought on the _ to run well and effectively. just a thought on the two _ to run well and effectively. just a thought on the two sons, - to run well and effectively. just a | thought on the two sons, because to run well and effectively. just a i thought on the two sons, because it tends to hit sons hard when a mother or father is diagnosed with cancer. prince period coming back rather rapidly before the infix disc games —— prince harry. how close is he to his father? there's been a lot written, but does that speak volumes to you? i written, but does that speak volumes to ou? ~ ,, to you? i think it speaks well of him, but the — to you? i think it speaks well of him, but the prince _ to you? i think it speaks well of him, but the prince is _ to you? i think it speaks well of him, but the prince is going - to you? i think it speaks well of him, but the prince is going to l him, but the prince is going to spend a little time here before he goes to the infix disc games, i think he certainly seems to have responded quickly after speaking to his father. i'm sure trying to be as supportive as he can be as a son —— invictus games. he's not undertaking royal duties at the moment, but the fact that he's coming over to see the king and other members of the

family, that's all good for boosting morale. ., , family, that's all good for boosting morale. . , ., family, that's all good for boosting morale. . ., family, that's all good for boosting morale. . , ., morale. charles, always good to see ou. morale. charles, always good to see you- thank — morale. charles, always good to see you- thank you _ morale. charles, always good to see you. thank you for _ morale. charles, always good to see you. thank you for coming _ morale. charles, always good to see you. thank you for coming on - morale. charles, always good to see you. thank you for coming on the i you. thank you for coming on the programme. you. thank you for coming on the programme-— around the world and across the uk. you're watching bbc news. look at some of the responses there have been around the globe to the news of king charles's diagnosis. we've heard from the prime ministers rishi sunak. let mejust read you again his statement. here's some of the reaction. just found out, and i was quite devastated. sad to hear. sad just found out, and i was quite devastated. sad to hear. sad to hear an one devastated. sad to hear. sad to hear anyone has — devastated. sad to hear. sad to hear anyone has been _ devastated. sad to hear. sad to hear anyone has been diagnosed - devastated. sad to hear. sad to hear anyone has been diagnosed with - anyone has been diagnosed with cancen — anyone has been diagnosed with cancen i— anyone has been diagnosed with cancer. i can feel how to bat for

him _ cancer. i can feel how to bat for him i_ cancer. i can feel how to bat for him. ,., cancer. i can feel how to bat for him. ., him. i feel quite sad about it. i think it's _ him. i feel quite sad about it. i think it's interesting _ him. i feel quite sad about it. i think it's interesting that - him. i feel quite sad about it. i think it's interesting that all. him. i feel quite sad about it. i| think it's interesting that all the news _ think it's interesting that all the news about— think it's interesting that all the news about him, _ think it's interesting that all the news about him, but _ think it's interesting that all the news about him, but it's - think it's interesting that all the news about him, but it's not. think it's interesting that all the news about him, but it's not toi think it's interesting that all the . news about him, but it's not to do with the _ news about him, but it's not to do with the prostate _ news about him, but it's not to do with the prostate thing _ news about him, but it's not to do with the prostate thing and - news about him, but it's not to do with the prostate thing and they l with the prostate thing and they said it _ with the prostate thing and they said it was — with the prostate thing and they said it was a _ with the prostate thing and they said it was a different _ with the prostate thing and they said it was a different cancer. i with the prostate thing and theyl said it was a different cancer. he but honefully, _ said it was a different cancer. he but hopefully, they— said it was a different cancer. he but hopefully, they caught - said it was a different cancer. he but hopefully, they caught it i said it was a different cancer. he . but hopefully, they caught it early. you're watching bbc news. we've been covering a statement from buckingham palace. identifying a form of cancer. but he has held an active life. he has been injured during sporting pursuits, but has has generally he has been injured during sporting pursuits, but has generally enjoyed good health. last week, the king had hospital

treatment for an enlarged prostate and the tests performed during that treatment has led to the current diagnosis. the king caught coronavirus twice — first in early 2020 before the vaccines, but he had only mild symptoms. when he caught the virus in 2022, he was triple—vaccinated. 2008, he had a non—cancerous growth removed from the bridge of his nose. the king had a hernia operation at the private king edward vii s hospital in london. nothing untoward in all of that. with me is our royal correspondent sarah campbell. a lot of people said tonight he eats well. he grows a lot of stuff at highgrove. he does, but he does have an interest in — highgrove. he does, but he does have an interest in his _ highgrove. he does, but he does have an interest in his health, _ an interest in his health, absolutely. i think he's spoken

about that in several interviews over the years. he's very interested in farming, over the years. he's very interested infarming, organic over the years. he's very interested in farming, organic farming. not infarming, organic farming. not aware in farming, organic farming. not aware he's much of a drinker, he walks a lot. the queen was talking recently how extra nearly for her husband is. he is 75. there's a lot of places to inbound moral to go walking and strolling around. —— balmoral. i think he's in a relatively good nick for a man of his age. anybody can be diagnosed with cancer, right?— with cancer, right? absolutely so. there's no — with cancer, right? absolutely so. there's no selling _ with cancer, right? absolutely so. there's no selling when _ with cancer, right? absolutely so. there's no selling when it - with cancer, right? absolutely so. there's no selling when it arise i with cancer, right? absolutely so. j there's no selling when it arise -- there's no selling when it arise —— no telling when it arrived. let's bring in aleem maqbool, religion editor. we did see the church at sandringham yesterday. has there been any reaction from them? yes. sandringham yesterday. has there been any reaction from them? yes, of

course, been any reaction from them? yes, of course. he _ been any reaction from them? yes, of course. he is — been any reaction from them? yes, of course, he is supreme _ been any reaction from them? yes, of course, he is supreme governor- been any reaction from them? yes, of course, he is supreme governor of- course, he is supreme governor of the church— course, he is supreme governor of the church of england. we've heard the church of england. we've heard the first _ the church of england. we've heard the first reaction from the church of england — the first reaction from the church of england a short while ago. i spoke — of england a short while ago. i spoke to— of england a short while ago. i spoke to the archbishop of york. 0bviously— spoke to the archbishop of york. obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew— obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew the — obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew the king _ obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew the king had _ obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew the king had a _ obviously came as a bit of a shop. we knew the king had a prostate. we knew the king had a prostate condition— we knew the king had a prostate condition i— we knew the king had a prostate condition i was— we knew the king had a prostate condition i was being _ we knew the king had a prostate condition i was being dealt - 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quite know what it is. nor should we, in a way. this is the private. we, in a way. this is the private matter— we, in a way. this is the private matter for— we, in a way. this is the private matter for him _ we, in a way. this is the private matter for him and _ we, in a way. this is the private matter for him and his - matter for him and his immediate family _ matter for him and his immediate family but — matter for him and his immediate family but of— matter for him and his immediate family. but of course, _ matter for him and his immediate family. but of course, he - matter for him and his immediate family. but of course, he is - matter for him and his immediate family. but of course, he is the i family. but of course, he is the king _ family. but of course, he is the king someone _ family. but of course, he is the king. someone whom - family. but of course, he is the king. someone whom we - family. but of course, he is the king. someone whom we love i family. but of course, he is the i king. someone whom we love and care for. king. someone whom we love and care for~ so. _ king. someone whom we love and care for~ so. my— king. someone whom we love and care for~ so. my reaction— king. someone whom we love and care for. so, my reaction is _ king. someone whom we love and care for. so, my reaction is one _ king. someone whom we love and care for. so, my reaction is one of- for. so, my reaction is one of prayer. — for. so, my reaction is one of prayer. for— for. so, my reaction is one of prayer, for concern, - for. so, my reaction is one of prayer, for concern, prayer. for. so, my reaction is one ofl prayer, for concern, prayer for hopefulness _ prayer, for concern, prayer for hopefulness that _ prayer, for concern, prayer for hopefulness that this - prayer, for concern, prayer for hopefulness that this is - prayer, for concern, prayer for- hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and — hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and will _ hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and will be _ hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and will be treated. - hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and will be treated. so - hopefulness that this is diagnosed early and will be treated. so i'm . early and will be treated. so i'm praying — early and will be treated. so i'm praying for— early and will be treated. so i'm praying for him _ early and will be treated. so i'm praying for him. find— early and will be treated. so i'm praying for him-— praying for him. and you as you would imagine _ praying for him. and you as you would imagine for, _ praying for him. and you as you would imagine for, the - praying for him. and you as you would imagine for, the advice i praying for him. and you as you | would imagine for, the advice of praying for him. and you as you i would imagine for, the advice of the archbishop of york for those concerned is to pray for the king as

well. i talked about how much interest — well. i talked about how much interest the king takes in the workings _ interest the king takes in the workings of the church of england. he's well— workings of the church of england. he's well known for taking a huge interest— he's well known for taking a huge interest in— he's well known for taking a huge interest in people of other faiths, both from — interest in people of other faiths, both from a theological point of view, _ both from a theological point of view, but — both from a theological point of view, but also as a prism through which _ view, but also as a prism through which to— view, but also as a prism through which to look at how the british landscape has changed over the years. _ landscape has changed over the years, appreciation of the way faith contributes — years, appreciation of the way faith contributes to the country. he's had many— contributes to the country. he's had many meetings already over the last year~ _ many meetings already over the last year~ he _ many meetings already over the last year. he went one recently where he brought _ year. he went one recently where he brought faith leaders together, sometimes under the radar, tojust test the _ sometimes under the radar, tojust test the waters of where things are at the _ test the waters of where things are at the moment. you can imagine a lot of people _ at the moment. you can imagine a lot of people have come forward from lots of _ of people have come forward from lots of different faiths, saying they're — lots of different faiths, saying they're praying to lots of different -ods they're praying to lots of different gods for _ they're praying to lots of different gods for the king. we had reaction from _ gods for the king. we had reaction from a _ gods for the king. we had reaction from a lot— gods for the king. we had reaction from a lot of very diverse faith leaders — from a lot of very diverse faith leaders - _ from a lot of very diverse faith leaders — cardinal vincent nichols, archbishop — leaders — cardinal vincent nichols, archbishop of westminster, head of the catholic church in england and wales— the catholic church in england and wales said he was saddened to learn.

on behalf— wales said he was saddened to learn. on behalf of the entire community, "i on behalf of the entire community, "i offer— on behalf of the entire community, "i offer his — on behalf of the entire community, "i offer his majesty warmest wishes and assurances." chief rabbi, who has sought— and assurances." chief rabbi, who has sought the king's counsel very recently. _ has sought the king's counsel very recently, after the attacks in israel— recently, after the attacks in israel and so on, they met after that _ israel and so on, they met after that "i'm — israel and so on, they met after that. "i'm saddened to hear about his majesty the king's diagnosis. i know— his majesty the king's diagnosis. i know the _ his majesty the king's diagnosis. i know the jewish communities will 'oin know the jewish communities will join me _ know the jewish communities will join me in— know the jewish communities will join me in wishing him." a translation for a swift and fair speedy— translation for a swift and fair speedy recovery. "i extend my heartfelt — speedy recovery. "i extend my heartfelt wishes for his recovery." we hear— heartfelt wishes for his recovery." we hear he's pulling back from some private _ we hear he's pulling back from some private and _ we hear he's pulling back from some private and public engagements, a

lot of— private and public engagements, a lot of those actually have a faith dimension to them. he is a big part of the _ dimension to them. he is a big part of the faith— dimension to them. he is a big part of the faith landscape. he sought out on _ of the faith landscape. he sought out on the — of the faith landscape. he sought out on the coronation. —— we saw that _ out on the coronation. —— we saw that it _ out on the coronation. —— we saw that it was — out on the coronation. —— we saw that. it was for a christian ceremony. it really reflected a man of optimism from all of these groups. — of optimism from all of these groups, as well as prayers. it as well as they _ groups, as well as prayers. it as well as they should _ groups, as well as prayers. it as well as they should be - groups, as well as prayers. it as well as they should be because the treatments are so good now. that's his official role. a lot of people at times like this around the country who suffer from cancer do return to their faith. is he a deeply spiritual man? deeply siritual he a deeply spiritual man? deeply spiritual man. _ he a deeply spiritual man? deeply spiritual man. you _ he a deeply spiritual man? deeply spiritual man. you just _ he a deeply spiritual man? deeply spiritual man. you just need i he a deeply spiritual man? deeply spiritual man. you just need to i he a deeply spiritual man? deeply i spiritual man. you just need to read his book— spiritual man. you just need to read his book from 2013, harmony. he talks— his book from 2013, harmony. he talks about — his book from 2013, harmony. he talks about it's all part of the same — talks about it's all part of the same picture the way the environment is, the _ same picture the way the environment is, the way... — same picture the way the environment is, the way... he talks about the way people — is, the way... he talks about the way people live. faith is a huge

pillar— way people live. faith is a huge pillar of— way people live. faith is a huge pillar of how he sees the world working — pillar of how he sees the world working. that doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate those _ doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate those with— doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate those with no faith. usually spiritual— those with no faith. usually spiritual man. a lot of people have this — not conservative within the church — were _ conservative within the church — were buried within the queen passed away, _ were buried within the queen passed away, but _ were buried within the queen passed away, but somehow, her steadfastness when it— away, but somehow, her steadfastness when it came to the church of england — when it came to the church of england with its absence would somehow mean something was lost from the church _ somehow mean something was lost from the church. he is a deeply spiritual man~ _ the church. he is a deeply spiritual man we _ the church. he is a deeply spiritual man. we heard this from people he's known _ man. we heard this from people he's known for— man. we heard this from people he's known for a _ man. we heard this from people he's known for a very long time. very close _ known for a very long time. very close friends of his within the church — close friends of his within the church. and he's shown that since, certainly— church. and he's shown that since, certainly through his coronation, worries— certainly through his coronation, worries about how much change she would _ worries about how much change she would make to the oath of the service — would make to the oath of the service they sell. —— service itselt — service they sell. —— service itself. just _ service they sell. —— service itself. just introducing these new elements, this depreciation

—— appreciation of the spirituality of others — —— appreciation of the spirituality of others i— -- appreciation of the spirituality of others. ~' , ., , , -- appreciation of the spirituality ofothers. ~ , , , , of others. i think probably puts him in aood of others. i think probably puts him in good stead _ of others. i think probably puts him in good stead when _ of others. i think probably puts him in good stead when you _ of others. i think probably puts him in good stead when you think- of others. i think probably puts him in good stead when you think about your place in the world and what surrounds you. that's the sort of positive mental attitude you have to adopt with something like this. absolutely, and supported by queen camilla, who strikes me as a positive person. the king is a very deep thinker. he will have a lot of time to think about what is going on. as you say, somebody very spiritual and somebody who has a lot to deal with it at the moment. sarah cambell, to deal with it at the moment. sarah campbell. thank— to deal with it at the moment. sarah campbell, thank you _ to deal with it at the moment. sarah campbell, thank you very _ to deal with it at the moment. sarah campbell, thank you very much. i to deal with it at the moment. sarah campbell, thank you very much. thank you, aleem, for talking to us about all things religion. you're watching bbc news. do stay with us.

hello there. it's been a blustery, cloudy, but very mild start to the week for most of us. things are going to change, mind you — this weather front and this band of cloud has brought about five inches of rain into highland scotland, and that's going to move southwards, allowing colder air to move down from the north. and we're seeing that colder air pushing into more of scotland overnight as the rain band moves into southern scotland and northern ireland. following that, a few sharp showers into northern scotland, some icy patches by the morning and a touch of frost likely here. in contrast, england and wales, those temperatures are not falling very much at all. it's still cloudy, it's still quite windy as we head into tuesday morning. and that band of rain will move away from southern scotland and northern ireland into england and wales, bringing some heavier rain over the hills of northern england and wales and eventually some rain into the midlands following that sunshine for scotland and northern ireland. wintry showers in the north of scotland, some late sunshine in northern england.

but here, it's going to be colder than it was today. the mild air, the windy air still there in southern parts of england, temperatures of 13 or 1a degrees. but even here, things will change overnight as this weather front takes some rain further south, allowing that colder air to move down from the north across more of the country by wednesday morning, leading to a frost, but hopefully some sunshine around. but there will be some snow showers in northern parts of scotland, some icy conditions here. we've still got some cloud and maybe a little rain at times in the far south of england and through the english channel. but otherwise, temperatures are going to be near 6—7 degrees, degrees, so a chilly day. are going to be near 6—7 degrees, now, we've got a weather front are going to be near 6—7 degrees, just sitting across the english channel on wednesday. but is this area of low pressure moves in from the atlantic,

so that weather front moves north, which takes rain northwards into the cold air. now, whilst we're likely to stay as rain in southern most parts of england and wales, further north, it's going to be sleet and snow that's going to be falling, that's going to bring some disruption. and there is a warning out from the met office for thursday into thursday night. in this area, widely, there'll be a few centimetres of snow, but there'll be more than that over the hills. now, it is a yellow warning from the met office because it's so far ahead and there may well be some changes as well. one of the uncertainties is how far north this wet weather will get. it looks like thursday should be dry for scotland and northern ireland, but it will be cold.

live from london. this is bbc news. king charles has been diagnosed with cancer — buckingham palace says he will continue with state duties but step back from public engagements during his treatment. the palace says the cancer was identified during the king's recent trip to hospital for an enlarged prostate — but haven't said what type of cancer it is. prince harry has spoken to his father and will travel back to the uk in the coming days. hello. i'm christian fraser. welcome to our continuing coverage of our breaking story. buckingham palace has announced that the king is being treated for cancer. he will continue with state duties but will step back from public engagements during his treatment.

during the king's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue