King Charles made his first public appearance after a brief hospital
visit due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham
Palace confirmed.
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London, UK – King Charles III has been seen in public for the first time
since his brief hospital visit on Thursday, where he received treatment for
temporary side effects linked to his ongoing battle with cancer. The
76-year-old monarch was advised to cancel a planned trip to Birmingham but
appeared in good spirits as he left Clarence House on Friday morning to spend
the weekend at his private Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire.
Buckingham Palace has not disclosed details regarding the specific side
effects he experienced. However, a Palace source described the recent health
development as a "minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the
right direction."
The King was taken to the London Clinic hospital in central London but
was not accompanied by Queen Camilla during his brief stay. Reports indicate
that he was "feeling good" by Thursday evening, engaging in work
duties before dining with the Queen at Clarence House.
Despite his ongoing treatment, the King has maintained a visible
presence in public. Recently, he played an active role in diplomatic relations,
inviting former US President Donald Trump for a state visit and meeting
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham. He also welcomed
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney and attended the Commonwealth Day
service, which he had missed last year following his diagnosis.
The King’s schedule of public duties, which resumed last April after a period
of treatment and recuperation, is expected to continue next week. He is also
set to undertake a state visit to Italy in April, though a scheduled meeting
with Pope Francis has been canceled due to the pontiff’s health concerns.
While details about the King’s cancer remain private, his diagnosis was
announced in February last year following treatment for benign prostate
enlargement. Buckingham Palace previously stated that he chose to disclose his
condition to prevent speculation and to help raise awareness for those affected
by cancer worldwide.