The King was seen in public on Friday morning, appearing in good spirits after his hospitalization due to side effects related to his cancer treatment.

This marked his first public appearance since Buckingham Palace disclosed that he had been admitted for a short period of observation.

On Thursday, the palace announced that the King required hospital observation after experiencing temporary side effects from scheduled medical treatment for cancer.

He visited the London Clinic on Thursday morning and was driven to and from the hospital by car.

The Queen did not accompany him during this hospital visit.

In light of the King’s condition, planned engagements in Birmingham for Friday were canceled as a precautionary measure to prioritize his recovery.

A palace source described the situation as a 'most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction.' In a formal statement, Buckingham Palace conveyed the King’s apologies to those who may have been inconvenienced or disappointed by the cancellation of his afternoon engagements.