King Charles hospitalised after experiencing side effects from cancer treatment, cancels engagements

His treatment has been moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year.”

Palace sources told the outlet

During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,

the palace said in a statement at the time

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 statement added

His Majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,

a spokesperson 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,

Buckingham Palace said in a statement

His Majesty was due to receive Credentials from the Ambassadors of three different nations this afternoon

A spokesman said of the cancelled engagements

As many can vouch, such things are not unexpected with these kind of conditions.

A source added

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 rescheduled in due course and offers his deepest apologies to all those who had worked so hard to make the planned visit possible."

A spokesperson said