King Charles III was admitted to a private London hospital on Friday to undergo a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, informed Buckingham Place.
The 75-year-old king will be treated at the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery. The king visited Kate at the hospital after he arrived.
“The King was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment,’’ the palace said, adding that his Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week.
Charles became king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. He is the oldest person to become Britain’s monarch, having been the longest-serving heir apparent.
He was diagnosed with the benign condition on January 17 after going for a check-up because he was experiencing symptoms. He canceled engagements and was urged to rest ahead of the procedure.
The palace said the king was “delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.’’
The king, whose mother died aged 96 and father died aged 99, has generally enjoyed good health, although has twice been struck down by coronavirus and suffered sporting injuries when he was younger.
Benign prostate enlargement is common in men aged over 50, is not related to cancer and is “not usually a serious threat to health”, according to Britain’s National Health Service.
(with inputs from agencies)
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