King Charles Recuperates at Highgrove After Brief Hospitalization for Cancer Treatment

The monarch's medical team reviews his schedule following temporary side effects, but his upcoming state visit to Italy remains on track.

King Charles III, 76, was briefly hospitalized on March 27, 2025, due to temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment.
Following his discharge, the king returned to Clarence House before traveling to Highgrove to recover and spend time in his garden.
Buckingham Palace has postponed engagements originally scheduled for March 27 and 28 as a precautionary measure.
The king's upcoming state visit to Italy in April 2025, including a planned meeting with Pope Francis, is expected to proceed as planned.
Palace officials are evaluating whether further adjustments to the king's schedule are necessary during his recovery.