King Charles III. Credit: Instagram @theroyalfamily
King Charles III spent a short period in hospital on Thursday, March 27, after experiencing “temporary side effects” from his ongoing cancer treatment.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the 76-year-old monarch returned to Clarence House shortly after the observation, where he resumed work on state documents and continued calls.
The King had been due to attend four public events in Birmingham on Friday, but these have been postponed “as a precautionary measure” following medical advice. A palace spokesperson said the King “is greatly disappointed to be missing them on this occasion” and “offers his deepest apologies to all those who had worked so hard to make the planned visit possible.”
The King’s treatment is said to be progressing positively, and there is currently no indication of further concern.
His Majesty visited the London Clinic – the same hospital where he was treated for an enlarged prostate in January 2024 – on Thursday morning. He travelled by car, not by ambulance, emphasising the non-urgent nature of the visit.
King Charles remains active despite cancer diagnosis and treatment
King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024, discovered while being treated for a separate prostate condition. Since then, the King has continued to carry out public-facing duties where possible and returned to engagements in April last year.
Recent weeks have seen him host a media reception, attend the Commonwealth Day service, and even release a personal playlist, illustrating his desire to remain visible and active. BBC News notes that the King has made it clear he does not want to be defined by his illness and ‘seems to thrive on meeting crowds.’
Though Thursday’s hospital visit prompted a reshuffle of engagements, the overall tone from the Palace remains one of reassurance. For now, the King appears to be keeping calm and carrying on, much in the British spirit.
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