King Charles health update after hospital stint for cancer treatment side effects saw string of engagements cancelled
KING Charles has had a "restful" weekend and is preparing for a usual working week following his hospital drama.
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.
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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.
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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".
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Both the King and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer.
Kate is now in remission and is gradually returning to public duties.
Timeline of Charles' health battle & recovery
JAN 17, 2024: Buckingham Palace announces the King has been diagnosed with enlarged prostate.
JAN 26: The Sun exclusively photograph the King arriving at The London Clinic for his 'corrective procedure'.
JAN 29: The King seen waving and smiling as he left hospital after an extra night.
FEB 5: Palace reveal while in hospital for his prostate operation doctors discovered the the King has a form of cancer.
FEB 10: King issues 'heartfelt thanks' in a written statement.
FEB 11: Charles makes his first public appearance since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis, visiting St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
MAR 31: King attends Easter Sunday service and tales part in 'walkabout' with members of the public and aides say 'it was a significant step' as KIng had 'responded to treatment very encouragingly'.
APR 4: The Sun exclusively reveals King has ordered aides to 'supercharge' his diary for the summer and is 'raring to go'.
APR 26: Buckingham Palace announce King will return to public-facing front-line duties.
APR 30: King Charles visits a cancer treatment centre with Queen Camila to meet patients and medical specialists in order to raise awareness of early diagnosis and the work of Cancer Research UK.
SEP 7: The King's health is said to be 'heading in a very positive trajectory' following a very 'stressful year' for the family.
OCT 18: King and Queen begin a landmark tour of Australia. The six-day trip to Canberra and Sydney was Charles' first to Australia as its head of state. Doctors gave permission to briefly halt his weekly cycle for the tour.
DEC 20: It is announced King's cancer treatment will continue into next year.
DEC 25: King uses his Christmas address to pay tribute to the 'selfless' doctors and nurses who provided 'strength, care and comfort' during cancer treatment for himself and the Princess of Wales.
DEC 31: Charles personally honours senior staff that had been on his medical team during his cancer treatment.
MAR 20, 2025: King Charles shared advice with cancer patients telling them to “keep b****ring on".
MAR 27: King taken into hospital after suffering from 'side effects' related to his cancer treatment. This 'short period of observation in hospital' was not unexpected and the monarch is still said to be 'very much heading in the right direction'.