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The Independent
28-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
The King's ‘workaholic' two weeks before cancer treatment side effects
The King has cancelled engagements on Friday after a 'short period of observation in hospital' due to 'temporary side effects' from his cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace said that after 'scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer' on Thursday morning, the King 'experienced temporary side effects'. Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and returned to public-facing duties in April despite still undergoing weekly treatment. It is understood the side effects, of which specifics have not been disclosed, were temporary and not uncommon with many medical treatments. He travelled to and from the hospital by car and was not joined by the Queen during his brief stay. A source described it as a 'most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction'. The King is said to be on good form at home in Clarence House where is working on state papers and making calls from his study. Charles, who is known for being a workaholic, is said to have thrived on carrying out public and state duties in recent months, seeing them as being of great benefit to his overall wellbeing. Here are the King's most high-profile official engagements from the last two weeks: – Thursday March 13, London The King held a WaterAid reception at Buckingham Palace with guests including fitness influencer Joe Wicks who said he would 'love to know' the King's fitness routine. – Monday March 17, London The King met the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the royal residence in London. He told Mr Carney 'it's a great treat to see you again' as he welcomed him in the 1844 Room. – Wednesday March 19, Belfast After arriving in Northern Ireland, the King and Queen were greeted by sea shanties and acrobatics in Belfast's Commercial Court where they met members of the public. The King then visited the Newforge sports complex in Belfast where he gave a speech paying tribute to the police and thanking them for their work. – Thursday March 20, Limavady The King and Queen visited an arable farm near Limavady in Northern Ireland. Charles was presented with an oak sapling while Camilla helped cook steak using the farm's oil produce. – Thursday March 20, Hillsborough The King met young people taking part in Co-operation Ireland's future leaders programme at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down, his official residence in Northern Ireland. – Thursday March 20, Coleraine In his final stop in the north west of Northern Ireland, the King visited Ulster University's campus in Coleraine. Here he learned about ground-breaking research that scientists are conducting into cancer therapies. – Friday March 21, Banbridge At the final stop of the Northern Ireland tour, the King met representatives from the Game Of Thrones experience, the owner of a gift shop, local bakers and linen makers in Banbridge. Two ukulele bands, from Banbridge and Lisburn, played Rockin' All Over The World as he arrived with the Queen. – Monday March 24, London The King met the UK and France's top military leaders at Windsor Castle. Charles, who is head of the British armed forces, held an audience with the joint chiefs of staff from both countries. – Tuesday March 25, London At an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, the King knighted a number of notable figures including actor Sir Stephen Fry who said he was 'chuffed to the heavens'. Athlete Dina Asher-Smith, a Second World War veteran and novelist Alan Hollinghurst were all also knighted by Charles at the ceremony. – Tuesday March 25, London The King attended a reception hosted by the Queen at Clarence House. Camilla unveiled the Queen's Reading Room Medal, which will be awarded annually to people who support storytelling in their local communities. The King then attended the annual Butler Trust Awards ceremony alongside the Princess Royal at St James's Palace in central London. The King's sister presented the awards to outstanding people working in prisons, probation and youth justice across the UK. – Wednesday March 26, London The King attended an exhibition celebrating the power and potential of soil at Somerset House. Curators Of The Soil: The World At Our Feet exhibition praised his 'incredible sense of curiosity' as he toured the exhibition. The King and Queen then in the evening hosted 400 guests from various UK news organisations at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to show support for local news. Charles was welcomed by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and a gathering of leading media professionals, including Tony James, 89, thought to be the UK's oldest working journalist. – Thursday March 27, London The King was due to receive credentials from the ambassadors of three different nations on Thursday afternoon. This was cancelled as he visited the London Clinic due to temporary side effects of his cancer treatment. – Friday March 28, Birmingham The King was due to undertake four public engagements in Birmingham on Friday but these have been rescheduled under medical advice.
The Independent
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The King's busy fortnight as he cancels Friday engagements after hospital stay
The King has cancelled engagements on Friday after a 'short period of observation in hospital' due to 'temporary side effects' from his cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace said that after 'scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer' on Thursday morning, the King 'experienced temporary side effects'. 'His Majesty's afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,' the statement added. Charles, who is known for being a workaholic, is said to have thrived on carrying out public and state duties in recent months, seeing them as being of great benefit to his overall wellbeing. Here are the King's most high-profile official engagements from the last two weeks: – Thursday March 13, London The King held a WaterAid reception at Buckingham Palace with guests including fitness influencer Joe Wicks who said he would 'love to know' the King's fitness routine. – Monday March 17, London The King met the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the royal residence in London. He told Mr Carney 'it's a great treat to see you again' as he welcomed him in the 1844 Room. – Wednesday March 19, Belfast After arriving in Northern Ireland, the King and Queen were greeted by sea shanties and acrobatics in Belfast's Commercial Court where they met members of the public. The King then visited the Newforge sports complex in Belfast where he gave a speech paying tribute to the police and thanking them for their work. – Thursday March 20, Limavady The King and Queen visited an arable farm near Limavady in Northern Ireland. Charles was presented with an oak sapling while Camilla helped cook steak using the farm's oil produce. – Thursday March 20, Hillsborough The King met young people taking part in Co-operation Ireland's future leaders programme at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down, his official residence in Northern Ireland. – Thursday March 20, Coleraine In his final stop in the north west of Northern Ireland, the King visited Ulster University's campus in Coleraine. Here he learned about ground-breaking research that scientists are conducting into cancer therapies. – Friday March 21, Banbridge At the final stop of the Northern Ireland tour, the King met representatives from the Game Of Thrones experience, the owner of a gift shop, local bakers and linen makers in Banbridge. Two ukulele bands, from Banbridge and Lisburn, played Rockin' All Over The World as he arrived with the Queen. – Monday March 24, London The King met the UK and France's top military leaders at Windsor Castle. Charles, who is head of the British armed forces, held an audience with the joint chiefs of staff from both countries. – Tuesday March 25, London At an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, the King knighted a number of notable figures including actor Sir Stephen Fry who said he was 'chuffed to the heavens'. Athlete Dina Asher-Smith, a Second World War veteran and novelist Alan Hollinghurst were all also knighted by Charles at the ceremony. – Tuesday March 25, London The King attended a reception hosted by the Queen at Clarence House. Camilla unveiled the Queen's Reading Room Medal, which will be awarded annually to people who support storytelling in their local communities. The King then attended the annual Butler Trust Awards ceremony alongside the Princess Royal at St James's Palace in central London. The King's sister presented the awards to outstanding people working in prisons, probation and youth justice across the UK. – Wednesday March 26, London The King attended an exhibition celebrating the power and potential of soil at Somerset House. Curators Of The Soil: The World At Our Feet exhibition praised his 'incredible sense of curiosity' as he toured the exhibition. The King and Queen then in the evening hosted 400 guests from various UK news organisations at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to show support for local news. Charles was welcomed by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and a gathering of leading media professionals, including Tony James, 89, thought to be the UK's oldest working journalist. – Thursday March 27, London The King was due to receive credentials from the ambassadors of three different nations on Thursday afternoon. This was cancelled as he visited the London Clinic due to temporary side effects of his cancer treatment. – Friday March 28, Birmingham The King was due to undertake four public engagements in Birmingham on Friday but these have been rescheduled under medical advice.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King and Queen conclude three-day visit to Northern Ireland
The King and Queen greeted members of the public as they concluded their three-day visit to Northern Ireland. Hundreds of people packed the streets of Banbridge, Co Down, waving flags and bearing bouquets and other gifts, in the hope of catching a glimpse of the royals. Two ukulele bands, from Banbridge and Lisburn, played Rockin' All Over The World as Charles and Camilla were greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of Co Down, Gawn Rowan Hamilton, upon their arrival. At Banbridge Old Town Hall, Charles met representatives from the Game Of Thrones experience, the owner of a gift shop, local bakers and linen makers. Sam Harding, managing director of the Game Of Thrones Studio Tour, said it was 'a very good day for the area and for the business'. Mr Harding said he explained to the King that what is now a tourist attraction was the location for the popular series, and it was a family-run linen mill before that. 'He was really easy to talk to and very pleasant,' he told the PA news agency. 'He is aware of Game Of Thrones, hadn't watched it himself but was really keen to understand what the business was like and the contribution to the local community. 'We asked if he'd seen the show, and he said no, he hadn't had the time to do it. But we told him it was eight seasons long if he did want to give it a go.' William Porter, owner of a local giftshop, spoke to Charles about a small ceramic crown and the uniqueness of a £5 note with the late Queen's head on both sides. 'It's either worth a complete fortune or a forgery,' he said. Asked whether the King said much about it, Mr Porter said he did not. Camilla visited Banbridge Library and listened in while Peanut Gets His Sparkle Back, written by local author Kate Russell, was read to children. She was also presented with a bouquet of pink cupcakes by Nikki McDonald, general manager of The Windsor Bakery, which opened the year of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. As the couple departed from the town hall, Charles was presented with a ceramic artwork of St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh by Deputy Lord Mayor Kyle Savage. 'He was delighted to receive the gift,' Mr Savage said. 'The visit was fantastic, he was very down to earth, he connected with people and really engaged with all the businesses. 'It was great to hear His Majesty taking the time to talk with so many local businesses.' The royal couple were then told about the history of the Co Down town and briefed on its famous bridge built in 1835. Before concluding their visit to the region, they shook hands with members of the public, accepting gifts and flowers and petting a few dogs as children wearing paper crowns waved flags. Over their three-day visit, Charles was briefed on research into cancer therapies at the Ulster University campus in Coleraine, while Camilla took part in a cookery demonstration at a farm near Limavady with celebrity chef Paula McIntyre. The Charles and Camilla stand on the Rathfriland Street bridge as they look over Bridge Street in Banbridge (Liam McBurney/PA)They met farmers, artists, acrobats and sea shanty singers during the visit, as well as Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
