Cancer halts King Charles' plans: Trips canceled, official duties reduced

Published March 30th, 2025 - 02:01 GMT
King Charles III
Britain's King Charles III reacts as he attends a reception celebrating local businesses, and cultural heritage, at Banbridge Old Town Hall, in Banbridge, on March 21, 2025, during a three day trip to Northern Ireland. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson / POOL / AFP)

ALBAWABA - More than a year after his cancer diagnosis, King Charles III (76) has postponed two vacations abroad to continue his treatment, according to the British daily The Sun.

Among the cancelled plans were his yearly walking vacation in Romania, which he has done for 45 years, and a trip to a health resort in Africa with Queen Camilla.

Close insiders claim that the King is presently residing at his home in the country, Highgrove, after an unexpected hospital admission last Thursday due to medication side effects.  He thus called off formal appointments in Birmingham and London.

The hospital visit was acknowledged as "unscheduled" by Buckingham Palace, although they called it a "minor setback."  The cancellations, according to some reports, were caused by "scheduling conflicts."

The palace claims that the King is in "good spirits" and will soon resume his responsibilities, although with a reduced workload, despite these health issues.

Additionally, it is claimed that King Charles will not meet with Pope Francis because of continuing health issues, although he is planning a state visit to Italy in early April.

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