London (EFE).- King Charles III suspended his Friday engagements after being temporarily hospitalized on Thursday due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced.
In a statement, the palace said the monarch experienced adverse effects following his medical treatment earlier in the day, requiring a short period of observation at the hospital.
“His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the palace said.
Although Charles III has since returned to Clarence House, his planned activities for Thursday afternoon were postponed, and his Friday schedule has been canceled as a precaution.
Ongoing cancer battle
The 75-year-old king was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in Feb. 2024.
He had been scheduled to receive the credentials of three foreign ambassadors on Thursday and participate in four public events in Birmingham on Friday.
According to palace sources, Charles III hopes to reschedule these commitments and has expressed his apologies to those involved in their organization.
The monarch was seen arriving at London Clinic, the same hospital where he previously received treatment.
Brief hospitalization at London Clinic
However, he has since returned to his official residence, where he resumed desk work and pre-scheduled phone calls.
Buckingham Palace does not expect major disruptions to the king’s schedule, though his workload may be lightened in the coming days to ensure a full recovery.
Despite the brief hospitalization, palace officials insist that Charles III’s treatment is progressing well and describe the latest incident as an isolated occurrence.
The King remains committed to his duties and has continued an active public schedule in recent weeks, including a reception for regional media earlier this week.
For now, his State Visit to Italy set to begin in 10 days, remains on track as planned. EFE
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