According to Buckingham Palace, Britain’s King Charles “required a brief period of observation in hospital” after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment.
He has canceled an away day to Birmingham to focus on his recovery and has returned to Clarence House.
A source referred to it as a “very minor bump in a road that is still heading in the right direction.”
Buckingham Palace issued a statement: “Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, the King experienced temporary side effects that necessitated a short period of observation in hospital.”
“His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and, as a precautionary measure based on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary schedule will also be postponed.
“His Majesty wishes to extend his apologies to everyone who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”
Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer in February 2024 and resumed public-facing duties in April, even while still undergoing weekly treatment.
This week has seen him engaged in a busy agenda that included a reception for the media, a visit to a soil exhibition, and he is scheduled for a historic state visit to Italy in just 10 days.
The king was set to meet with ambassadors at Buckingham Palace, but these meetings have been postponed.
