A source described this latest health development as “the most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction.”
Buckingham Palace’s Official Statement
In an official statement, Buckingham Palace addressed the situation:
“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 continued:
“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.”
Despite this brief health setback, it is understood that the King and Queen’s upcoming state visit to Italy next month is still expected to proceed as planned.
