King Charles health update after hospital stint for cancer treatment side effects saw string of engagements cancelled
Charles, 76, who pulled out a string of engagements due to side effects caused by his cancer treatment, had retired to his country home Highgrove.
Palace aides today say the King is preparing for a “usual working week”.
But some appointments have been postponed ahead of next week’s State Visit to Italy.
He will be seen back at work tomorrow with an investiture at Windsor Castle.
On Wednesday, he will hold meetings at Buckingham Palace and attend his regular head-to-head with the Prime Minister.
Then on Thursday, exactly a week after his unscheduled visit to The London Clinic, he will return to public duty with engagements in London and Windsor, the palace says.
He will also host credentials with three foreign ambassadors.
And on Friday he’ll prepare for next week’s four day trip to Italy with Queen Camilla.
However “one or two” appointments have been rescheduled to “ensure an appropriate balance” ahead of the State Visit.
The King has been having treatment for cancer for more than a year.
He visited hospital last Thursday after side effects from his treatment and pulled out of meetings with ambassadors and day of engagements in Birmingham.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “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.
“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 recently made a whirlwind three-day visit to Northern Ireland with Camilla.
And earlier in March hosted high-profile audiences with key political figures including Volodymyr Zelensky, Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney.
Charles, who is known for being a workaholic, is said to have thrived on carrying out public and state duties in recent months seeing them as being of great benefit to his overall wellbeing.
It was hoped this year would be a fresh start for the royal family after they endured what the Prince of Wales called a “brutal” 2024 and probably “the hardest year of my life”.
Both the King and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer.
Kate is now in remission and is gradually returning to public duties.
