King Charles’ health took an unexpected turn this week, necessitating an emergency hospital visit and modifications to his schedule.
Buckingham Palace addressed the situation late Thursday night, explaining what prompted the decision.
King Charles had a brief hospital visit on Thursday due to adverse effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace stated at 9 p.m. The 75-year-old king postponed his engagements on Friday to focus on his recovery and has since returned to Clarence House.
The decision to make the statement later in the evening stemmed from discussions between the King’s medical team and palace staff. They debated whether his planned visit to Birmingham should go, but ultimately decided to postpone it to protect the King’s health.
A royal insider stated that the King’s “recovery path continues in a positive direction” and that the hospital visit was “no drama.” In January 2024, Charles went to the London Clinic and was treated for an enlarged prostate. He went to and from the hospital by automobile.
The visit was not viewed as a significant development, and no further information about the King’s condition is expected.
The Sun said that Prince Harry was not notified about his father’s hospital visit. To avoid raising needless alarm, the Palace decided not to contact Harry, who is 5,000 miles away.
King Charles III, 76, made a public appearance on Friday, March 28, 2025, following a brief hospitalization the day before. His brief appearance sparked a flood of comments from netizens, who remain concerned about the monarch.
On Friday morning, onlookers gathering in central London were treated to a rare sight: King Charles III seated in the rear of a sleek black Audi, his face partially visible behind the slightly lowered window.
