In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, it has been confirmed that King Charles, aged 75, has been admitted to the London Clinic private hospital for a corrective procedure addressing his enlarged prostate.
This comes just a week after his daughter-in-law, Princess Catherine, underwent abdominal surgery at the same facility.
The monarch made his health condition public, using the opportunity to raise awareness about prostate health for men.
The disclosure resulted in a notable increase in searches on the NHS website, indicating heightened public interest in understanding and addressing prostate-related issues.
King Charles visited Princess Catherine in the hospital on Friday morning, ahead of his scheduled treatment.
Queen Camilla accompanied him upon his arrival at the central London hospital. The duration of the King’s hospital stay remains unknown at this time.
A statement from Buckingham Palace expressed the King’s satisfaction with the positive impact his diagnosis has had on public health awareness.
The statement also conveyed his gratitude to those who sent their good wishes during this period.
The plan for the corrective procedure was revealed by the palace last week, emphasizing that the benign prostate problem, while common in men over 50, is typically non-cancerous and not considered a serious condition by the NHS.
