May 4, 2026
King Charles made this poignant admission on April 29, during a star-studded gala in New York City. While reflecting on the 50th anniversary of his charity, the 77-year-old monarch stated, "As we look to the future, I won't see the long-distance future, but I'm enormously grateful to you all for what you can all do as supporters to help this vital endeavor". The remark is significant given his ongoing battle with cancer, first diagnosed in February 2024.