King Charles Cancels Engagements Following Brief Hospitalization for Cancer Treatment Side Effects

The monarch returned to Clarence House after a short hospital stay, with his recovery progressing positively and plans for upcoming duties remaining intact.

King Charles III, 76, was briefly hospitalized on March 27, 2025, for observation due to temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment.
He has since returned to Clarence House and canceled engagements for March 27 and 28 as a precautionary measure based on medical advice.
The Palace described the hospitalization as a minor setback, emphasizing that his treatment remains on a positive trajectory.
Charles continues to work from home and is preparing for a state visit to Italy in early April, which is expected to proceed as planned.
The King’s openness about his diagnosis, first revealed in February 2024, has been praised for fostering public awareness and modernizing the monarchy's approach to transparency.