The King was forced to cancel a planned trip to Birmingham on Friday after he was admitted to hospital on Thursday for side effects from his planned cancer treatment.
He was kept under medical observation at the London Clinic, where he underwent prostate surgery last January, before being discharged to Clarence House. By evening, the King was reportedly working on state papers in his study.
Palace sources insist his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, which was diagnosed in February 2024, continues to go in a "positive direction". One insider described Thursday's hospital visit as a "minimal interruption to normal service".
The King is returning to near-normal duties this week and is expected to carry out regular state duties and private meetings, as well as preparations for the state visit to Italy with the Queen.
But it is understood that a couple of appointments will be rescheduled to ensure the King has enough rest before flying to Italy next week for a four-day state visit.
