Is the British monarchy a force for good? World leaders have sent messages of goodwill to King Charles after he shared news of his illness.
King has cancer. Whole world says ‘get well’
Cheering Charles: According to a recent poll, 60% of Britons think he is doing a good job. Glossary
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Cancer - A disease in which some of the body's cells grow in an uncontrollable way. There are lots of different types of cancer.
Prime minister - A prime minister is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
Barbados - An island nation in the Caribbean. Most of its inhabitants are the descendants of slaves who were traded under British rule.