3 h. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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3 h. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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4 d. ago Fat jabs could slow the spread of prostate cancer and improve the effectiveness of treatment, scientists believe

Researchers will test the drugs against the disease after finding prostate cancer cells were more likely to duplicate and spread after being exposed to fat.

Science

5 d. ago From a devastating diagnosis a talent shines through in time for Christmas

Artwork created by a Manchester teenager during cancer treatment is being displayed in a city centre exhibition, celebrating resilience, creativity and recovery. Neal Keeling reports.

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5 d. ago 'King Charles' Christmas message of peace should be a lesson for us all'

The King has had a remarkable year enduring his weekly cancer treatment while dealing with tough family problems - and royal editor Russell Myers says his Christmas message speaks above it all

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6 d. ago Cancer treatment breakthrough uses tiny metal particles to target tumours

Minuscule ‘nanodots’ could hold the key for future targeted cancer therapies

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7 d. ago Royal Family LIVE: King Charles' record number of engagements in 2025 revealed

Analysis of official royal records has found that the monarch was the hardest working member of the Royal Family in 2025, completing a huge number of engagements despite his ongoing cancer treatment

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9 d. ago Kate sends 'majestic' Christmas present to Royal Marsden Hospital

Ahead of December 25 next week, Kate, 43, donated a 'majestic' Christmas tree from her annual carol service, held earlier this month at Westminster Abbey, to the hospital's Sutton branch.

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9 d. ago A.N. WILSON: The Royal Family has become a ridiculous soap opera we're all hooked on. This is why I do have sympathy for Prince Harry

Watching the King speaking on TV about his cancer treatment, urging the rest of us to get checked, was a moving experience.

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1 week ago Ayrshire girl home in time for Christmas after 91 nights in hospital for cancer treatment

Courageous Indy McBreen spent 91 nights in hospital and had 550 doses chemotherapy.

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1 week ago Richard Kay tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL Charles used his cancer announcement to 'slap down' William's supporters by sending a 'hidden message' that says 'while I'm King, we're going to do it my way'

King Charles III revealed the major boost in his battle with cancer in a video message a week ago, saying his treatment will be significantly scaled back in the New Year.

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1 week ago Richard Kay tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL the hidden message behind the King's cancer announcement

King Charles III revealed the major boost in his battle with cancer in a video message a week ago, saying his treatment will be significantly scaled back in the New Year.

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1 week ago Dilbert creator reveals he’s paralyzed from the waist down after Trump vowed to help with cancer treatment

Comic strip creator says cancer has metastasized to his spine, which has affected his mobility

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2 w. ago Cancer survivor caught up in Liverpool Victory Parade attack speaks of 'raw and paralysing' fear

David Price was invited to Liverpool to celebrate the end of his cancer treatment

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2 w. ago New cancer treatment to be made of uranium from nuclear reactors

The cutting-edge method could help tackle the hardest to treat cancers

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on birth influencers: the public need protecting from bad advice | Editorial

Our investigation of the Free Birth Society points to problems with maternity care and the role played by technologyDespite all the proven advances of modern medicine, some people are drawn to alternative or “natural” cures and practices. Many of these do no harm. As the cancer specialist Prof Chris Pyke noted last year, people undergoing cancer treatment will often try meditation or vitamins as well. When such a change is in addition to, and not instead of, evidence-based treatment, this is usually not a problem. If it reduces distress, it can help.But the proliferation of online health influencers poses challenges that governments and regulators in many countries have yet to grasp. The Guardian’s investigation into the Free Birth Society (FBS), a business offering membership and advice to expectant mothers, and training for “birth keepers”, has exposed 48 cases of late-term stillbirths or other serious harm involving mothers or birth attendants who appear to be linked to FBS. Whil...

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2 w. ago Common NHS prostate cancer symptoms amid Cliff Richard treatment

The 85-year-old singer has announced he was treated for prostate cancer over the past year. Here are the NHS symptoms to look out for

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2 w. ago Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms as Sir Cliff Richard reveals treatment?

Sir Cliff Richard reveals he was treated for prostate cancer

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2 w. ago Cliff Richard reveals he’s been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year

Singer also called the absence of a national prostate cancer screening programme ‘absolutely ridiculous’

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2 w. ago Sir Cliff Richard reveals he’s been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year

Singer also called the absence of a national prostate cancer screening programme ‘absolutely ridiculous’

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