AceShowbiz - King Charles III spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday, March 27 after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, a health issue he has been managing since February of last year.

The 75-year-old monarch was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, and his brief hospitalization prompted the rescheduling of several engagements planned for this week.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that His Majesty had returned home to Clarence House and expressed his disappointment over having to miss important engagements, including a meeting with ambassadors and public appearances in Birmingham.

A palace spokesperson said, "He very much hopes that they can be rescheduled in due course and offers his deepest apologies to all those who had worked so hard to make the planned visit possible."

Despite these setbacks, King Charles III remains hopeful to continue his duties, including an anticipated visit to Italy next month with Queen Camilla.

In another update, Queen Camilla mentioned on Friday that the king is "doing well" following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. Addressing well-wishers, Camilla looked upbeat as she reassured the public about her husband's recovery.

The palace highlighted that the king's proactive stance in announcing his surgery aimed to encourage men to have their prostates checked in line with public health advice.

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales and daughter-in-law to King Charles, has been recovering from an abdominal surgery at the same private hospital. Though her condition remains undisclosed, it is confirmed that it is not cancerous.

Kate's hospitalization came shortly after the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was diagnosed with melanoma during treatment for cancer, further emphasizing the royal focus on sharing health updates to preempt speculation and promote awareness.