King Charles diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says
www.bbc.co.uk
The King "remains wholly positive about his treatment" which began on Monday, says Buckingham Palace.
  • Sibbo@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Is this good or bad news? I don’t know much about the UK, but I thought he was kinda unpopular.

      • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.caEnglish
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        2 years ago

        When the system of government is literally based on succession through death, you kind of open yourself up to such questions.

        • Sibbo@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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          2 years ago

          Yeah, that’s the problem here, right? If you wish him away, there is only one way.

          • anothermember@lemmy.zipEnglish
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            2 years ago

            It’s not the only way, he could abdicate for one thing. There’s the possibility of democratic abolition of the monarchy (but if you go by opinion polls it doesn’t have enough public support at the moment).

    • GreatAlbatross@feddit.ukMEnglish
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      2 years ago

      People on the whole don’t like the idea of that much wealth in one location, or the way that there are lots of loopholes and exemptions for them that commoners don’t receive.

      However, opinions of the bottom in the seat vary.
      The late queen was generally well regarded as a reasonably nice person.
      And the current king is getting nods of approval for championing environmental issues, and the way that he’s been very open about his recent medical issues (which hopefully will drive more prostate-holders to get checked).

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I want to see the monarchy abolished but don’t wish him personally any great ill will. He’s more of a meddler in affairs of state than his mother and has been nonce-adjacent too many times for me to trust his judgement but this brings me no joy - too many friends getting cancer at the moment.

    • ricecake@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Generally it’s considered bad when people have cancer.

      The monarchy has no real power, and they’re no worse at wealth hoarding than any other billionaire, so it’s vaguely uncouth to be happy he has cancer.

      • Sibbo@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        2 years ago

        Sure, death in itself is never a good thing. But since there is only one way for him to end his reign, you can’t really wish him away without wishing him harm.

        • ricecake@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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          2 years ago

          Well, if the Brits voted to not have a monarchy, they could just kick him out.
          I don’t think the British monarchs in the current day need to be removed from office the way the French did it.