King Charles III was briefly hospitalised on Wednesday due to side effects arising from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement.
The monarch, 75, was admitted for a short period of observation before being discharged and returning to Clarence House. His engagements for the day, including a special tour to Birmingham, were postponed as a precautionary measure on medical advice.
“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,” the statement read.
The palace further noted that the King was scheduled to receive credentials from ambassadors of three nations and undertake four public engagements in Birmingham on Thursday. However, these commitments have now been rescheduled.
“His Majesty is greatly disappointed to be missing them on this occasion,” the statement added, while also conveying the King’s “deepest apologies” to those involved in the preparations for the visit.
King Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, though the palace has not disclosed the specific type of illness. Since then, he has continued to fulfil some royal duties while undergoing treatment.
