King Charles cancels all engagements after ‘remark in hospital’ following most cancers therapy
King Charles has cancelled all engagements after ‘observation in hospital’, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the King has now returned to Clarence House but has received medical advice to reschedule his planned engagements for Friday. The King was due to meet ambassadors in audiences at Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon, but these were postponed.
“Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, the King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital,” the statement said.
“His Majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed. His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary programme will also be rescheduled.
“His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”
The King was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, but its exact form has remain undisclosed. Despite receving treatment, he returned to public duties in April last year.
Charles has had a busy run of engagements this week including a reception for media, a visit to a soil exhibition, and is due to make a historic state visit to Italy in just 10 days’ time.
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