King Charles III Hospitalized for Observation Due to Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Buckingham Palace confirms the monarch's cancelation of public engagements following a brief hospital stay.
King Charles III has been admitted to a hospital for temporary observation resulting from side effects of his ongoing cancer treatment, as per an announcement issued by Buckingham Palace.
The statement, released on Thursday evening, clarified that the 76-year-old monarch had to cancel all public engagements planned for Friday.
The Palace disclosed that, after his scheduled medical treatment for cancer on Thursday morning, the King experienced temporary adverse effects, necessitating a short hospitalization.
The statement further confirmed that King Charles has since returned to Clarence House, with Buckingham Palace reporting, 'His Majesty has now returned home.' Following medical advice, the King will take additional time to rest.
He had originally planned a visit to Birmingham on Friday, which would have included a tour of the Royal Ballet Company among other engagements.
In light of these developments, the King expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of the events and extended sincere apologies to those who had prepared for the planned visit.
The cancellations also affected scheduled meetings with three ambassadors that were set for Thursday.
The King's cancer diagnosis was initially disclosed by Buckingham Palace in February 2024, marking an important chapter in his public life.
The statement, released on Thursday evening, clarified that the 76-year-old monarch had to cancel all public engagements planned for Friday.
The Palace disclosed that, after his scheduled medical treatment for cancer on Thursday morning, the King experienced temporary adverse effects, necessitating a short hospitalization.
The statement further confirmed that King Charles has since returned to Clarence House, with Buckingham Palace reporting, 'His Majesty has now returned home.' Following medical advice, the King will take additional time to rest.
He had originally planned a visit to Birmingham on Friday, which would have included a tour of the Royal Ballet Company among other engagements.
In light of these developments, the King expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of the events and extended sincere apologies to those who had prepared for the planned visit.
The cancellations also affected scheduled meetings with three ambassadors that were set for Thursday.
The King's cancer diagnosis was initially disclosed by Buckingham Palace in February 2024, marking an important chapter in his public life.
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