Overview

• 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.