King Charles Was Briefly Hospitalized Amid His Ongoing Cancer Battle.

King Charles, 76, was briefly hospitalized today due to side effects of his routine cancer treatments, according to. The monarch canceled a series of events as a result of his admittance.

“Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, the king experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital. His majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,” the palace wrote in a statement shared with People. “His majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary programme will also be rescheduled.”

The statement concluded with an apology made on Charles’s behalf for “those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”

Charles was taken to The London Clinic for care. Palace aides have not offered further details on his particular condition or treatment, though they note his recovery trends in a “positive direction.”

Charles first announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024. Doctors identified the disease during a three-day hospital stay following a prostate procedure.

“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” the palace wrote in a statement at the time.

More than a year after the announcement, Charles still hasn’t publicly disclosed the form of cancer he has. There’s apparently a touching reason why he’s staying mum. A royal source told The Times, “the King’s decision not to reveal the type of cancer was a conscious choice to be able to reach out to the widest number of people who are experiencing the disease, rather than narrow the focus onto a particular form of cancer.”

Keeping with this sentiment, Charles has taken to cancer awareness and advocacy with stride. Earlier this month, he visited cancer patients in Northern Ireland with Queen Consort Camilla and offered some poignant advice.

He quoted former U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill while visiting Ulster University, telling people living with cancer as he is to “keep buggering on.” He also asked those he met whether they were able to “survive the side effects alright,” adding compassionately, “You just have to push on, don’t you.”