King Charles briefly hospitalized after a side effect of cancer treatment – National

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday for observation after experiencing “temporary side effects” associated with scheduled cancer treatment, according to a Buckingham Palace statement.

His engagement Thursday afternoon and on Friday they were canceled.

“His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a measure of precaution, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary program will also be moved,” the Palace said. “His Majesty would like to send apologies to anyone who can be uncomfortable or disappointed as a result.”

King’s health has been carefully observed since the beginning of last year, when he announced that he had been diagnosed with an undiscovered cancer form. Charles, 76, stepped down from public duties for about three months, but continued to fulfill state duties, such as a review of government papers and a meeting with the Prime Minister.

Charles’ cancer diagnosis has put pressure on the British monarchy, which is still developing after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

When he inherited his mother in September 2022, Charles’ task was to show that a 1000-year institution remains relevant in the modern nation whose citizens come from all over the world. But this task takes a lot of time and energy.

Although the duties of the constitutional monarch are generally festive, the royal vortex can be exhausting. In addition to the occasional processions in full royal regals, there are also meetings with political leaders, ceremonies of sanctification and events that respect the achievements of British citizens. This added to 161 days of royal engagement during Charles’s first year on the throne.

Charles’ disease came because his daughter -in -law, Kate, a princess of Wales, also diagnosed with cancer. Kate, the wife of Prince William, took more than six months before returning to public duties at the end of September.

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