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Kirstie Allsopp shared an emotional message as she received a wave of support from fans of Location Location Location. This surge of encouragement came after King Charles delivered a touching address on Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign. During the broadcast, the King shared uplifting news about his cancer journey, noting that early detection and “effective intervention” have allowed for a reduction in his treatment regimen starting next year.
The King remarked, “This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care.” This update is the latest on his health since he initially disclosed his diagnosis in February 2024.
At 54, Kirstie Allsopp responded to the King’s announcement, receiving an outpouring of messages as she discussed his ongoing health challenges.
On Saturday, she took to X to express, “The King is not just living with cancer, he is working with cancer.”
She added, “His unwavering commitment to supporting and promoting thousands of outstanding organisations and charities, all while representing our nation, is truly inspirational for many who are affected by cancer.”
Her 427,000 followers flocked to comment on the post with some divided over her statement.
One person remarked: “That’s true. And it’s also true to say that it’s demotivating for others. He has support (cooks, cleaners, valets, chauffeurs, private secretaries etc). Most won’t. His support staff help keep him working. There will be many not able to work as they don’t have that support.”
Kirstie replied: “I know many people with loads of love and support who have just collapsed after a cancer diagnosis, it is not all about who has what, a lot of it is attitude.”
Another expressed: “Unfair comparison. Most people living with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment don’t have staff to do everything for them or enough money to not worry about paying the bills when they need to take time off work for treatment.”
Kirstie commented: “I’m not making any comparisons to anyone. I’m just pointing out that he is getting on with things.”
Others defended the Channel 4 presenter’s sentiment after she branded Charles an “inspiration”.
A social media user said: “It’s great to hear any positive stories. Hope he makes a full recovery.”
Another added: “It was such a wonderful thing to encourage people to take a test if they had symptoms. Our King is the best of men!”
King Charles’s type of cancer has not been identified and treatment and monitoring will continue, but he said: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”
According to Buckingham Palace, the King’s recovery has reached a very positive stage and he has “responded exceptionally well to treatment”, so much so that doctors will now move his treatment “into a precautionary phase”.
The regularity of treatment is going to be significantly reduced – but the King, 77, is not described as being in remission or “cured”.