King Charles III, 76, has been hospitalized briefly for side effects from cancer treatment and canceled public appointments on Friday, a small setback in his yearlong battle with an undisclosed type of disease.
The monarch had undergone chemotherapy and was making progress before the recent hospitalization. The royal family has weathered a challenging period since January 2024 when both Charles and his daughter-in-law, Kate, were hospitalized for different medical procedures, discovering they both had cancer.
Kate announced in September that she completed chemotherapy, but Charles continues to receive treatment. The king plans a state visit to Italy next month and will resume official duties soon.
Here’s a timeline of recent events:
– Sept 8, 2022: Charles becomes king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
– March 29, 2023: Charles makes first foreign visit as monarch to Germany.
– May 6, 2023: The new monarch is crowned at Westminster Abbey.
– Oct 31, 2023: Charles travels to France for a state visit.
– Dec 25, 2023: Charles attends a Christmas service at Sandringham.
In January 2024, Kate was admitted to the London Clinic and underwent abdominal surgery, while Charles had treatment for a benign enlarged prostate. Both were later discharged from the hospital.
February 5, 2024, marked a significant development when Buckingham Palace announced that Charles had cancer and would receive treatment. Prince Harry visited his father in February, and Charles made his first public outing since his diagnosis on March 11, 2024.
Kate publicly disclosed her own cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and has been making progress with chemotherapy. She has since attended several events, including the king’s official birthday ceremonies and Wimbledon.
Charles’ health update comes ahead of a state visit to Italy next month and plans for him to resume public duties soon.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/king-charles-iii-kate-cancer-royals-timeline-36ddff028b56c4b3994114fdd712f621