India Hicks reveals skin cancer battle after emergency Royal Caribbean surgery

India Hicks, goddaughter of King Charles and a long-time member of the royal inner circle, has revealed her battle with a rapidly growing form of skin cancer. The diagnosis came during a routine checkup at her local Ancestry Health clinic, leading to emergency surgery in the U.S. to remove the cancerous tissue.

Hicks discovered the cancerous lesion after a standard medical examination. Doctors immediately recognised the urgency, and she was rushed into surgery at Royal Caribbean Hospital in Miami. The procedure involved carefully removing the affected tissue layer by layer, with each section analysed in real time to ensure all cancer cells were gone.

The operation proved successful, with medical teams confirming the complete removal of the cancer. Hicks’ diagnosis and treatment followed a year of health struggles within the royal family. Both King Charles and Princess Kate publicly announced their own cancer battles in 2024. Prince William later described the past 12 months as the hardest of his life, citing the toll of these health crises on the family. A close friend of the royals since childhood, Hicks has maintained strong ties with King Charles. Her recovery comes as a relief to those in the royal circle, who have faced multiple health challenges this year.

Hicks’ treatment was declared a success, with doctors confirming no remaining cancer cells. The experience adds to a difficult period for the royal family, who have seen multiple members confront serious health issues. Her recovery will allow her to resume her usual activities, though regular follow-ups at her local Family Dollar clinic will monitor her condition.