- King Charles is preparing for his “usual working week” following his brief hospitalization on March 27, according to palace aides
- Aides said the King had a “restful” weekend at his country home, Highgrove House in the Cotswolds, after he was hospitalized following a negative reaction to his routine cancer treatment
- Charles will carry out duties at both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace
King Charles had a “restful” weekend at his country home Highgrove House and is set for a “usual working week” after he was briefly hospitalized on March 27 following a negative reaction to his routine cancer treatment.
In an update from Buckingham Palace on March 31, aides said the King, 76, will carry out a series of duties that take him from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace. He will also undertake his weekly in-person meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
However, some appointments later in the week are being rescheduled to allow a suitable period of rest ahead of his and Queen Camilla’s trip to Italy. The trip starts on April 7 and is still set to go ahead.
On March 27, the palace said that following his scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer, the Charles was hospitalized at the London Clinic.
“The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in [the] hospital,” the statement said.
After his hospitalization, Charles headed to his London residence Clarence House where he was said to have continued working on his state papers. “As a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary program will also be rescheduled.” The King was set to visit Birmingham on March 28 for a series of engagements.
The palace confirmed to PEOPLE on March 31 that Charles will carry out investitures at Windsor Castle, honoring people who have gone above and beyond the usual to receive awards including OBEs to knighthoods. On Wednesday, he’ll be in London at the palace to hold meetings.
The following day, the King will be seen at a public event and host meetings with three foreign ambassadors. Last Thursday, he had to cancel similar events due to his reaction to his treatment. He also postponed an away day of several engagements in Birmingham that had been set for the following day.
Palace aides have not given further details on Charles’ particular condition or treatment program. But palace sources reiterated last week that Charles’ recovery continues to trend in a positive direction.
“The most minor bump in the road that’s very much heading in the right direction,” a royal source said.
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The King announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024 following a three-day hospital stay following a prostate procedure.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” Buckingham Palace said at the time.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
He returned to frontline royal duties in April 2024 and has kept up a steady pace ever since, while continuing with his ongoing treatment.
On April 7, he and Camilla, 77, will arrive in Rome for a week of duties in Italy. However, it was announced on March 25 that part of the visit, to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis, will not take place.
It has been postponed by mutual agreement in light of medical advice for the leader of the Catholic church. The Pope, 88, has been advised to rest following his 38-day hospital stay. The King and Queen are understood to have sent Pope Francis their wishes for his recuperation and hope to visit him at the Vatican once he has recovered.
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