Military wishes Commander-in-Chief King Charles a speedy recovery
The Armed Forces community has taken to social media to wish King Charles a quick recovery after it was revealed that he has cancer.
A number of accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, representing all elements of the British military replied to the announcement shared by the Royal Family.
UK Commando Force Operations wished His Majesty a "speedy recovery", while the Parachute Regiment said they were wishing their "King and Colonel in Chief a full and speedy recovery".
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, the head of the RAF, said in a post on X he wished the King and "our Commander in Chief, all the best for a full recovery" on behalf of the entire Royal Air Force.
The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, also sent the Navy's "very best wishes for a full and timely recovery".
"We look forward to the return to public duties of our Lord High Admiral and Captain General and He and His family are in our thoughts," his post said.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the "thoughts of those across the MOD & His Majesty's Armed Forces are with him and the Royal Family".
"As a cancer survivor, I know how impactful his decision to share this news will be in lifting understanding for those affected," his post read.
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