King Charles has returned to duty after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment that required a hospital visit. RadarOnline.com reported that the 76-year-old monarch is now back at Clarence House after being hospitalized on March 27th.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles faced “temporary side effects” related to his treatment and has had to withdraw from several engagements scheduled for Friday. Sources indicate that this hospital visit was anticipated and that his treatment is progressing positively.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “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’s hospital dash to The London Clinic was due to side effects coming after a busy work schedule, it is understood.
While Buckingham Palace stated that it will not comment on the side effects, they are understood to not be uncommon with cancer patients. The King was at home at Clarence House on Thursday evening as he was said to be in good form and continuing to work on State Papers and making calls from his study.
He had been taken to hospital by car and not by emergency services, the palace said.
It also confirmed that Queen Camilla did not join the King at hospital. A palace spokesman said: “His Majesty was due to receive Credentials from the Ambassadors of three different nations this afternoon.
“Tomorrow, he was due to undertake four public engagements in Birmingham and is greatly disappointed to be missing them on this occasion.
“He very much hopes that they can be rescheduled in due course and offers his deepest apologies to all those who had worked so hard to make the planned visit possible.”
