Health concerns halt King Charles' New Zealand tour, monarch shares update with Black Ferns at palace

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King Charles offered a glimpse into his health during an event at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening. In a rare update while meeting New Zealand's women's rugby union team, the King revealed that he has been advised by doctors not to travel to New Zealand as part of his forthcoming Oceania tour.He expressed his regret to the Black Ferns, saying: "I am extremely sorry I can't come to New Zealand in later October because of doctor's orders.

But I hope there will be another excuse before too long."The monarch added a personal message: "But in the meantime, give my love to New Zealand, please, and New Zealanders, we get lots of nice Kiwi coming here in this part of the world as well, so we are very lucky indeed." READ MORE: King Charles shares 'very healing' hug with New Zealand women's rugby team at Palace bash Addressing the athletes, King Charles remarked: "And I hope you make the most of your time in the team because you don't stay young for very long, as I discovered, it all goes quicker than you think."This comment drew laughter from the players, prompting a chuckle from the King himself.

He concluded with well-wishes: "Anyway, I do hope you have great success."This interaction occurs amidst the King's ongoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer.

Buckingham Palace announced the diagnosis on February 5, noting that he had started "commenced a schedule of regular treatments" on the same day, reports the Express.Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace revealed the details of King and Queen Camilla's upcoming visit to Australia and Samoa.