Humza Yousaf sends best wishes to King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf has sent his best wishes to the King following his cancer diagnosis

The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a Buckingham Palace statement King Charles began "regular treatments" on Monday.

Mr Yousaf said: "Can I send my thoughts and my prayers to His Majesty the King and wish him well for a full recovery and a return back to public life.

"May I also send my best wishes and my thoughts with Her Majesty the Queen and all the members of the Royal Family who will be deeply worried at this time."

Other political leaders including Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar have also issued messages of support.