King Charles admitted to hospital over side effects from cancer treatment

British King Charles was admitted to hospital on Thursday after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has announced, Report informs via The Telegraph.

The monarch was discharged from the London Clinic following “a short period of observation” but has been forced to cancel a series of engagements due to take place in Birmingham on Friday.

The palace sought to play down the severity of the episode, with sources indicating that the King’s ongoing recovery path continues in a positive direction.

In a rare public statement about his health, Buckingham Palace said: “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."