Was King George VI informed of his lung cancer diagnosis?

King George VI was, without a doubt, told he had Cancer. The question is how long did he have Cancer before he was informed of it. If we accept that this is the real question, then we know from various writings at the time that he wasn't given this actual diagnosis until it was CLEAR that he was going to die. read more

King George VI was, without a doubt, told he had Cancer. The question is how long did he have Cancer before he was informed of it. If we accept that this is the real question, then we know from various writings at the time that he wasn’t given this actual diagnosis until it was CLEAR that he was going to die. read more

Yet, in spite of medical fears that George would not survive the operation, the king withstood the surgery - to the relief of many of his adoring subjects. The operation was a relatively successful treatment for his lung cancer, although he still suffered from a host of other ailments, including heart condition arteriosclerosis, and his reduced ability to breathe left him in a weakened state. read more

King George VI’s Health & Surgery. After World War II, the stress of war began to catch up with King George VI and his health began to deteriorate rapidly. Around this time, his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, the presumptive heir, began to take on some of his royal duties. read more