King Charles III briefly hospitalized due to cancer treatment side effects
King Charles hospitalized amid cancer treatment
King Charles has been briefly hospitalized as he undergoes cancer treatment in the U.K.
LONDON - King Charles III was briefly hospitalized after suffering "temporary side effects" while receiving medical treatment for his cancer.
What happened?
FILE - King Charles III leaves Somerset House in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Salci/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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His Majesty underwent scheduled treatment on Thursday which required "a short period of observation," Buckingham Palace said.
The 76-year-old monarch has returned to his Clarence House residence but canceled his Friday events.
What they're saying:
"His majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary program will also be rescheduled,’’ the palace said. "His majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.’’
King Charles cancer diagnosis
The backstory:
The king’s health has been closely watched ever since early last year when he announced that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. Charles stepped away from public duties for about three months but continued fulfilling state duties, such as reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister.
Charles’ illness came as his daughter-in-law, Kate, the Princess of Wales, was also diagnosed with cancer. Kate, the wife of Prince William, took more than six months off before returning to public duties in late September.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from The Associated Press. This story was reported from Los Angeles.