King Charles has been seen in public for the first time since his hospital visit due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. He left Clarence House on Friday morning to spend the weekend privately at Highgrove estate, after cancelling a trip to Birmingham and several meetings with ambassadors. The Palace said he is feeling better but was disappointed to miss the events, which will be rescheduled in due course.

King Charles had his visit to Birmingham cancelled after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment. He was feeling better and was planning to undertake four engagements in the city before being advised by doctors to rest instead. The cancellation was reportedly frustrating for the King, but he has agreed to reschedule the visit.

King Charles privately contacted Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney after his swearing-in ceremony. Following the oath, Mr. Carney highlighted Canada's "proud British heritage" built on Indigenous, French, and British people. He also mentioned discussing trade, economic, and security issues with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Paris.

King Charles received two senior figures from Canada's parliament at Buckingham Palace: the Canadian Usher of the Black Rod, Greg Peters, and the Speaker of the Canadian Senate, Raymonde Gagne. The meeting was to bestow a new ceremonial sword on the usher, commissioned by the Senate in honor of King Charles' accession to the throne. During their talks, King Charles reaffirmed his support and love for Canada and its people, sharing his thanks for the thoughtful gesture and discussing topics of concern nationally and internationally.