Carlos III suspends his public events at least until March. The 75-year-old monarch will "regularly" receive unspecified treatment.

Prince William will meanwhile assume part of his public duties. Prince Harry traveled to London on a quick trip from California to meet his father for the first time in nine months. The news has aroused maximum concern for the future of the royal family, after the abdominal operation suffered by Kate Middleton and her withdrawal from public life at at leastuntil Easter.