Buckingham Palace statement on King Charles experiencing side effects after cancer treatment

FILE PHOTO: Britain's King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, in London, Britain January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

Britain's King Charles spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources saying it was a minor issue.

Below is the full statement from Buckingham Palace:

"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.

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"His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result."

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By Reuters