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King of Cambodia Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

4/10/2026

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  • On April 10, 2026, King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia announced a prostate cancer diagnosis and that he will seek treatment in Beijing.
  • The 72-year-old monarch said he will remain in hospital for one to two months, per doctors’ advice.
  • He extended well-wishes to Cambodians ahead of Khmer New Year celebrations.
  • Sihamoni ascended the throne in 2004 after his father’s abdication and has a background in the arts and diplomacy.