King Charles has been all smiles this summer as he attended several engagements and garden parties as his cancer treatment continues. He is also expected to spend the summer at Balmoral

King Charles might one day open up about the specific type of cancer he’s battling, as he maintains a positive outlook amidst his ongoing treatment, according to a Royal insider. The 75-year-old monarch is said to be upbeat after receiving a “better than expected” report.

The King caused a global stir in February when he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and would be undergoing treatment. The diagnosis followed a scheduled surgery for an enlarged prostate in London.

Charles broke new ground by sharing his diagnosis, marking a departure from the Royal Family’s usual practice of keeping health issues private. The King has been particularly forthright about his diagnosis, telling hospital patients about the “shock” of learning that he had cancer when he returned to his duties in April. Naturally stoic, when he was asked how he felt, King Charles replied: “I’m all right, thanks. Not too bad.”

Royal insiders have said this could continue, with more information about the King’s illness. A source told the Sun: “Never say never. There are no current plans to reveal the cancer.

“But if he felt that the time was right…”