Oxfordshire leaders have given swift responses to reports of the King's cancer diagnosis with many offering their "thoughts and prayers".

This comes as a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement resulted in a separate diagnosis for King Charles III, with Buckingham Palace stating that diagnostic tests had identified a form of cancer.

Mayor of Oxford, Lubna Arshad, said: "Your Majesty King Charles III, on behalf of the City of Oxford, I extend our heartfelt best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

Oxford Mail: Lord mayor of Oxford, Lubna Arshad.Lord mayor of Oxford, Lubna Arshad. (Image: Oxford City Council)

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"May the grace of God be upon you as you navigate through this challenging time.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we earnestly hope for your swift return to health and strength."

Council leader, Susan Brown, added: "I wish him well with his treatment and a good recovery."

Oxford Mail: Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council.Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council. (Image: Oxford City Council.)

Banbury MP and Attorney General Victoria Prentis wished the King "a speedy recovery" and councillor Sean Woodcock, of the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward, also chimed in with his well-wishes.

MP for Witney and West Oxfordshire, Robert Courts, said he was "wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery as, I know, will the whole country."

MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Layla Moran, stated: "I and the Liberal Democrats join the rest of the nation in wishing His Majesty a quick and full recovery.

"My thoughts are with the Royal Family.

Oxford Mail: MP Layla Moran.MP Layla Moran. (Image: Oxford Mail)

“People across the country will be worried for his health, but it is good to hear that this has been diagnosed early.

"I am sure many will welcome his decision to be open about his diagnosis and assist public understanding.”