US EditionKing cancels engagements after 'experiencing temporary side effects' following cancer treatment
- On Thursday, King Charles III, age 76, was briefly hospitalized in London for observation due to temporary side effects from a scheduled cancer treatment, as confirmed in a statement by Buckingham Palace.
- King Charles III was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer early last year, leading to a period of reduced public duties.
- Despite his diagnosis, Charles continued to fulfill state duties, including reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister, while also undertaking 161 days of royal engagements in his first year on the throne after succeeding his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022.
- According to the palace statement, "His majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrows diary program will also be rescheduled," with apologies extended for any inconvenience.
- King Charles' illness, along with the cancer diagnosis of his daughter-in-law, Kate, the Princess of Wales, who returned to public duties in late September after taking more than six months off, has added pressure to the evolving British monarchy.
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King Charles seen in public one day after hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects
LONDON — King Charles III smiled and waved to members of the public Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment.
The British monarch's health has been in the spotlight since he was diagnosed with cancer in February last year.
London. King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation yesterday after experiencing “secondary effects” of a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace reported. His commitments for the afternoon of yesterday and today were cancelled. “His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House,” he added. The king’s health has been closely observed since the beginning of last year, when he announced that he was diagnosed with cancer. Charles, …
Charles III hospitalized due to side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles III was briefly hospitalized Thursday due to temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced. The 76-year-old monarch, who has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since February 2024, was admitted for observation following a scheduled procedure but has since returned to Clarence House. As a precaution, his planned engagements have been postponed.
Britain's King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering temporary side effects from cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
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