King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday following temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The 76-year-old monarch underwent scheduled treatment earlier in the day at the London Clinic, where he was previously treated for an enlarged prostate in January 2024.
After his brief hospital stay, the King returned to Clarence House and is reportedly in good spirits, continuing to review state papers and make calls. Following medical advice, he has postponed his official engagements for both Thursday and Friday, including a meeting with ambassadors and several public events in Birmingham.
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A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated that the King deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by the postponements and hopes to reschedule the engagements soon. The hospital visit was described as routine, with the palace emphasizing that such side effects are typical during ongoing treatment.
Despite this brief interruption, King Charles is expected to proceed with a state visit to Italy in 10 days, where he will make history as the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian Parliament. His schedule continues to be closely monitored by his medical team to balance his recovery and royal duties.
