What Kind of Cancer Did Prince Philip Have Before Charles & Kate's Diagnoses?
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Key Points:
- Historian Hugo Vickers reveals in his new book that Prince Philip was privately diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in 2013, eight years before his death in 2021.
- Despite the grim prognosis, Prince Philip outlived expectations, continuing public duties briefly before retiring in 2017 and living mostly at Wood Farm until his passing at age 99.
- The official cause of Prince Philip’s death was listed as "old age," and he reportedly did not want to reach his 100th birthday due to disliking the associated attention.
- Queen Elizabeth II was not present at Prince Philip’s death and was reportedly upset that he left quietly without saying goodbye, consistent with his history of leaving without notice.
- Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the type of cancer King Charles has, only confirming it is not prostate cancer, while public interest in the royal family's medical history has increased following recent diagnoses.
