Tetbury residents react to King Charles' cancer diagnosis

King Charles pictured at Highgrove, his home in Gloucestershire

Some of King Charles' closest neighbours have sent their best wishes following the announcement, of his cancer diagnosis.

Residents in Tetbury in Gloucestershire, near his Highgrove home, have been reacting to the news which broke on Monday evening.

Michael Dolan said the King is "very honourable, well-loved and a well-liked person".

"He's a part of Tetbury. Always has been," he added.

Martin Bell, from Tetbury, said: "His subjects are wishing him well."

In a statement released on Monday, Buckingham Palace said the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."

The type of cancer the King was diagnosed with has not been disclosed.

Michael Dolan said the King is "well-loved" in Tetbury

The King was discharged from hospital following surgery for an enlarged prostate - a condition which the Palace described as "benign," - last week.

Mr Dolan, a 75-year-old from Tetbury, said: "None of us know how long we have left do we? It's an awful burden to throw onto William.

"He still has a young family and it would be nice to see the children grow up and not have to embroil himself with heavy duties."

The King and Queen Camilla use Highgrove House, which lies southwest of the Gloucestershire town, as a country residence.

The royal couple purchased the house and surrounding grounds in 1980.

Les Przeleski, 65, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after undergoing a regular PSA , a blood test. He also spoke to the BBC in Tetbury.

Les and Cathy Przeleski said they were "shocked and saddened" to hear the news

"I think it's really important that people do get regularly tested. It's only a blood test," he said.

"It's nothing particularly invasive and it just let's them keep an eye on you and just lets you know.

"I'm wishing him [the King] all the best and I hope he will be around for many years to come."

Mr Przeleski's wife, Cathy, lost her first husband to cancer when he was 42.

She said she hopes the King's openness will encourage others to keep talking about their health, have check-ups and listen to their bodies.

"He's waited for so long to become King and he's got a lovely wife, a lovely Queen and then this comes along. I just hope they've caught it soon enough," she added.

Reverend Canon Poppy Hughes is the Rector of St Mary's Church in Tetbury

Reverend Canon Poppy Hughes, the Rector of St Mary's Church in Tetbury, said church-goers are praying for the King and have a "very special focus" for him.

"I think he's been wonderfully open about his diagnosis and I think that will be so encouraging for so many people because it is a difficult diagnosis," she said.

"It's been wonderful to hear how positive he is about his diagnosis and about the treatment that he is getting so promptly."