King Charles went into hospital today after experiencing “temporary side effects” as part of his continuing medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace has said.
The monarch underwent scheduled treatment for cancer this morning, which required “a short period of observation in hospital”, according to a palace statement.
“His Majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,” a spokesperson said. “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.”
The king would like to sent his apologies to “all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed” as a result of his decision to postpone and reschedule his diary, the statement added.
A source described it as a “most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction”.
Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and returned to public-facing duties in April while still undergoing weekly treatment.
He 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.
The king had been due to meet ambassadors in audiences at Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon and to travel to Birmingham on Friday, but these were postponed.
