King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia has announced that he is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer following a detailed medical examination by a team of specialist doctors at a hospital in Beijing, China.
In a royal message to the Cambodian people, the monarch said he will require continuous treatment and will not be able to return to Cambodia at this time. Doctors have recommended that he remain under medical care in Beijing for ongoing treatment and monitoring for approximately one to two months. The King also extended his well-wishes to the Cambodian people ahead of the upcoming Khmer New Year celebrations.
Norodom Sihamoni was born in 1953 and ascended to the throne in 2004 following the abdication of his father, former King Norodom Sihanouk. He is the son of King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk. Before becoming king, he was known for his work in the arts, particularly as a classical ballet dancer and choreographer, and later served as Cambodia’s ambassador to UNESCO.
